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Rockingham Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Rockingham Compares
Rockingham vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rockingham | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,169 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +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.
Rockingham is a locality 38 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, Rockingham has a population of 15,312 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,169, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 297 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Rockingham includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 6,905 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rockingham scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Rockingham area, including Kolbe Catholic College, Rockingham Senior High School, Star of the Sea Primary School and others.
Rockingham is part of the Rockingham statistical area in Western Australia.
Rockingham Details
| Postcode | 6168 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 15,312 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,169/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $671/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1197/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,905 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 297 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.2780954 |
| Longitude | 115.7351403 |
| Distance from Perth | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Rockingham |
| Local Government | Rockingham |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,949 (12.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,584 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,335 (21.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,277 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 4,154 (27.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,999 (13.1%) |
| Asthma | 1,221 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 1,055 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 963 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 666 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 539 (3.5%) |
| Dementia | 188 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 619 (9.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,228 (47.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,054 (30.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 876 (12.9%) |
Schools in Rockingham
Suburbs Near Rockingham
Same Postcode (6168)
More Rockingham Data
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.