Shoalwater at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
4,368
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Shoalwater.
The postcode for Shoalwater is 6169 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Shoalwater (6169) sits in the Rockingham region of Western Australia.
Shoalwater has roughly 4,368 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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What it’s like to live here.
Shoalwater scores 4/100 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, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shoalwater's population at 4,368, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,368
Median age
49
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
4,368
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shoalwater.
Local schools for Shoalwater
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Government School Catchment
Safety Bay Primary School
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre
Rockingham Beach 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 Shoalwater.
- What is the Shoalwater postcode?
- Shoalwater is in the 6169 postcode, in WA, in the City of Rockingham region.
- Where is Shoalwater?
- Shoalwater is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6169. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Rockingham region.
- What is the average rent in Shoalwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Shoalwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Shoalwater on this page, including Safety Bay Primary School, Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre, Rockingham Beach Primary School.
- How walkable is Shoalwater?
- Shoalwater has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shoalwater?
- Shoalwater is close to Peron, Safety Bay, Rockingham, Rockingham Beach, Waikiki.
- What is the population of Shoalwater?
- The population of Shoalwater is approximately 4,368 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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