City of Rockingham
Port Kennedy
Port Kennedy at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
13.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Port Kennedy.
Port Kennedy (6172) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia.
Port Kennedy has roughly 13,477 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Port Kennedy scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Kennedy's population at 13,477, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,477
Median age
36
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
13,477
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Port Kennedy.
Local schools for Port Kennedy
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Government School Catchment
Endeavour Primary School
Endeavour Education Support Centre
Port Kennedy 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 Port Kennedy.
- What is the Port Kennedy postcode?
- Port Kennedy is in the 6172 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- What is the average rent in Port Kennedy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Port Kennedy?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Kennedy on this page, including Endeavour Primary School, Endeavour Education Support Centre, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Kennedy?
- Port Kennedy has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Port Kennedy?
- Port Kennedy is close to Secret Harbour, Warnbro, Golden Bay, Karnup, Waikiki.
- What is the population of Port Kennedy?
- Port Kennedy has approximately 13,477 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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