City of Rockingham
Golden Bay
Golden Bay at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,681
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Golden Bay.
Golden Bay (6174) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia.
Golden Bay has roughly 5,681 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Golden Bay scores 8/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Golden Bay's population at 5,681, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,681
Median age
30
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
5,681
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Golden Bay.
Local schools for Golden Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Golden Bay Primary School
Comet Bay College
Singleton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Golden Bay.
- What is the Golden Bay postcode?
- Golden Bay is in the 6174 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- What is the average rent in Golden Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Golden Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Golden Bay on this page, including Golden Bay Primary School, Comet Bay College, Singleton Primary School.
- How walkable is Golden Bay?
- Golden Bay has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Golden Bay?
- Golden Bay is close to Secret Harbour, Singleton, Karnup, Lakelands, Lakelands.
- What is the population of Golden Bay?
- Golden Bay has approximately 5,681 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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