Quinns Rocks

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Quinns Rocks revolves around the coast. The beach and the cliffside foreshore are the suburb's biggest drawcards, with walking and cycling paths tracing the dunes and connecting through to Mindarie's marina precinct just to the south. It's a quieter, more low-key stretch of coastline than some of the newer developments nearby, which is exactly the appeal for long-time residents.

Dining tends to be casual and local rather than destination-driven, with cafes and takeaway options serving the immediate area, while more extensive shopping and eating-out options are a short drive away in Clarkson and Mindarie. The pace here suits people who want a beach lifestyle without needing a bustling strip on their doorstep.

Getting around

Quinns Rocks is well served by Mitchell Freeway to the east, giving reasonably efficient car access down to the city, though the suburb itself is best navigated by road rather than rail. Clarkson train station, on the Yanchep line, is the nearest rail option for those commuting into Perth, with bus routes linking Quinns Rocks to the station and to neighbouring suburbs including Butler, Ridgewood and Merriwa.

For day-to-day trips, having a car remains the most practical option, particularly given the suburb's spread-out, coastal layout and its distance from the CBD.

Schools & families

Families are well catered for locally, with Quinns Beach Primary School and Quinns Rocks Primary School both serving the area. Their presence, combined with the beachside setting and established parks, has long made Quinns Rocks a drawcard for young families and those looking to raise kids close to the water.

Parks & recreation

Beyond the beach itself, Quinns Rocks has a good spread of local parks and reserves typical of an established coastal suburb, along with the natural drawcard of the foreshore reserve running along the clifftops. Surf, swimming and fishing are all part of daily life here, and the coastal path network makes it easy to walk or ride between Quinns Rocks and the Mindarie marina.

Housing & architecture

The housing stock in Quinns Rocks is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 81% of current listings, reflecting the suburb's established, low-density character. Land listings account for a further 13%, pointing to some remaining infill or redevelopment opportunity, while apartments and units (4%) and townhouses (2%) make up a small share of the market. Expect a mix of older beachside homes from the suburb's earlier development alongside more recently built houses on larger blocks than you'd typically find closer to the city.

The property market

Quinns Rocks has a median house price of $1.01 million, having recorded strong growth of 11.9% recently, a sign of the ongoing demand for coastal living in Perth's northern suburbs. Median rent sits at $750 per week, reflecting solid rental demand from those wanting beach access without inner-city prices.

Compared with neighbouring suburbs like Butler, Merriwa and Ridgewood, which tend to offer more standard suburban housing, Quinns Rocks commands something of a premium for its coastal position, similar in spirit to Mindarie and Jindalee. For buyers, it represents a chance to secure a beachside lifestyle in a well-established community rather than a brand-new estate.