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Western Australia · Postcode 6168
East Rockingham postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 35 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
East Rockingham at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where East Rockingham ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
East Rockingham vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Rockingham | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $665 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $754 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 63 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 22.6% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Rockingham is a locality 35 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6168. It falls within the Perth - South West region. The local government area is Rockingham.
According to the 2021 Census, East Rockingham has a population of 311 with a median age of 63. The median weekly household income is $665, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 22.6%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in East Rockingham includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $754, with 172 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Rockingham scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
East Rockingham is part of the Rockingham statistical area in Western Australia.
East Rockingham details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6168 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 311 |
| Median Age | 63 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $665/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $536/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $754 |
| Average Household Size | 1.4 persons |
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population Density | 35/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 172 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 22.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.2585792 |
| Longitude | 115.763715 |
| Distance from Perth | 35 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Rockingham |
| Local Government | Rockingham |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
| State Electorate | Rockingham (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (5.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (2.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 30 (9.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 111 (35.7%) |
| 65+ years | 140 (45.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 63 (20.3%) |
| Asthma | 40 (12.9%) |
| Diabetes | 35 (11.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (8.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 21 (6.8%) |
| Cancer | 21 (6.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 18 (11.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 105 (66.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (15.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (6.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.