East Rockingham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
311
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about East Rockingham.
The postcode for East Rockingham is 6168 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
East Rockingham (6168) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia.
East Rockingham has roughly 311 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Rockingham scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Rockingham's population at 311, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (68%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
311
Median age
63
Family households
31%
Lone person
68%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
311
Median age: 63
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Rockingham.
Local schools for East Rockingham
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Government School Catchment
Hillman Primary School
Leda Education Support Centre
Leda Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Rockingham.
- What is the East Rockingham postcode?
- East Rockingham is in the 6168 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- Where is East Rockingham?
- East Rockingham is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6168. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Rockingham region.
- What is the average rent in East Rockingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in East Rockingham?
- There are 20 schools serving East Rockingham on this page, including SMYL Community College, Kolbe Catholic College, Hillman Primary School.
- How walkable is East Rockingham?
- East Rockingham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near East Rockingham?
- East Rockingham is close to Rockingham Dc, Rockingham Beach, Hillman, Rockingham, Kwinana Beach.
- What is the population of East Rockingham?
- The population of East Rockingham is approximately 311 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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 →
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