City of Canning
Rossmoyne
Rossmoyne at a glance
Median house
$603,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,638
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Rossmoyne.
Rossmoyne (6148) sits in the Canning region of Western Australia. The median house here is $603,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Rossmoyne has roughly 3,638 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $603,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 47% 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 Rossmoyne on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$603,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$603,000
$316,800
3,638
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.23% (median rent $375/wk against a $603,000 price tag). Units yield 7.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.23%
Based on $603,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.63%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rossmoyne's population at 3,638, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,638
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rossmoyne scores 18/100 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 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rossmoyne.
Local schools for Rossmoyne
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rossmoyne Primary School
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Willetton 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 Rossmoyne.
- What is the median house price in Rossmoyne?
- The median house price in Rossmoyne, WA 6148 is $603,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rossmoyne postcode?
- Rossmoyne is in the 6148 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- What is the average rent in Rossmoyne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Rossmoyne?
- There are 20 schools serving Rossmoyne on this page, including Rossmoyne Primary School, Rossmoyne Senior High School, All Saints' College.
- How walkable is Rossmoyne?
- Rossmoyne has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rossmoyne?
- Rossmoyne is close to Brentwood, Salter Point, Bull Creek, Mount Pleasant, Shelley.
- What is the population of Rossmoyne?
- Rossmoyne has approximately 3,638 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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