Cockburn Central at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
1,521
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Cockburn Central.
The postcode for Cockburn Central is 6164 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Cockburn Central (6164) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
Cockburn Central has roughly 1,521 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Cockburn Central with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cockburn Central scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cockburn Central's population at 1,521, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,521
Median age
31
Family households
49%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
1,521
Median age: 31
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Cockburn Central?
A local agent who actually sells in Cockburn Central will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Cockburn Central?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Cockburn Central, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Cockburn Central?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Cockburn Central
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Cockburn Central.
Local schools for Cockburn Central
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lakeland Senior High School
Jandakot Primary School
Success Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cockburn Central.
- What is the Cockburn Central postcode?
- Cockburn Central is in the 6164 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Cockburn Central?
- Cockburn Central is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6164. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in Cockburn Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Cockburn Central?
- There are 20 schools serving Cockburn Central on this page, including Emmanuel Catholic College, Havenport MSL College, Lakeland Senior High School.
- How walkable is Cockburn Central?
- Cockburn Central has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cockburn Central?
- Cockburn Central is close to Jandakot, South Lake, O Connor, Bibra Lake, Atwell.
- What is the population of Cockburn Central?
- The population of Cockburn Central is approximately 1,521 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
For Sale
For Rent
Cockburn Central
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Cockburn Central vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Cockburn Central?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Cockburn Central: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide