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| Locality | Hocking |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.76987 |
| Longitude | 115.81908 |
| Population | 5,783 |
| Density | 2379.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 6065 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 20 km north |
Hocking is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,783. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 2379.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km north of Perth. Hocking is located at 31.7699°S, 115.8191°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6065.
Hocking rests on land that breathes with a dry, resilient spirit, a landscape shaped by the ancient sandstone and the relentless sun of the Western Australian coast. It lies 14.0 km west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-north-west of Dianella. Here, the earth is a mosaic of ochre and muted greens, where hardy native shrubs and scattered gums cling to the gently undulating terrain, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with an intense, cerulean light. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, carrying the faint scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this pocket of habitation. During the cooler months, a softer light filters through the leaves, casting long, quiet shadows that lend a contemplative mood to the afternoon.
The story of Hocking is one of agricultural endeavour, an economy built on the fertile soils that drew settlers to this region in the early days of the Swan River Colony. While the sprawling suburbs have since encroached, remnants of that pastoral heritage can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered fence line or the shape of the land, hinting at a time when this was primarily the domain of broadacre farming. Today, Hocking is a thriving residential precinct within the City of Wanneroo, its character defined by families seeking a connection to the suburban fringe, enjoying the relative peace and spaciousness it offers. The proximity to larger centres means its economy is largely tied to the wider metropolitan area, yet it retains a distinct feel, a place where the suburban sprawl still whispers of the land that underpins it.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hocking, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hocking, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Hocking includes the postcode (6065), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hocking is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |