Rockingham at a glance
Median house
$605,000
Median unit
$400,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
15.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Rockingham.
The postcode for Rockingham is 6168 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Rockingham is $605,000.
Rockingham (6168) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia. The median house here is $605,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Rockingham has roughly 15,312 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rockingham scores 32/100 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 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, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rockingham's population at 15,312, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
15,312
Median age
49
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $605,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $400,000, roughly 34% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Rockingham on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$605,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $400,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$605,000
$400,000
15,312
Median age: 49
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.58% (median rent $300/wk against a $605,000 price tag). Units yield 3.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.58%
Based on $605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.90%
Based on $400,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rockingham.
Local schools for Rockingham
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Government School Catchment
Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre
Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre
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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 Rockingham.
- What is the median house price in Rockingham?
- The median house price in Rockingham, WA 6168 is $605,000. The median unit price is $400,000.
- What is the Rockingham postcode?
- Rockingham is in the 6168 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- Where is Rockingham?
- 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 Rockingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Rockingham?
- There are 20 schools serving Rockingham on this page, including Rockingham Montessori School, Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre, Rockingham Senior High School.
- How walkable is Rockingham?
- Rockingham has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rockingham?
- Rockingham is close to Rockingham Beach, Hillman, Shoalwater, Cooloongup, Peron.
- What is the population of Rockingham?
- The population of Rockingham is approximately 15,312 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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