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Port Kennedy, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Port Kennedy is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 13,238. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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13,238 Population 1,616/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$25,519 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,519 median income, 7.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy is an outer southern suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, located within the City of Rockingham.

People

Population13,238
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,616/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$25,519
Per Capita$25,519
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

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Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership76.6%
Housing Units5,295

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population13,238
Population Density1,616 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-32.3734°, 115.7515°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,519
Median Age36.0 years

About Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 13,238. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Port Kennedy has a population of 13,238 with a density of 1,616 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,238
Total Population
1,616
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Kennedy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Kennedy is $25,519, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,519 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $491, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,258 business establishments.

Income: Port Kennedy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,519
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,519
Avg Weekly Wage$491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,258

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Kennedy is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,295 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units5,295

Property Tax

Climate in Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 18.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 12.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.8° 17.2
Apr 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.1° 37.5
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 82.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.8° 117.7
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.5° 113.1
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.1° 94.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.3° 64.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22° 33.9
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.6° 25.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.2° 15.9
Port Kennedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density1,616/sq mi
Coordinates-32.3734°N, 115.7515°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 141 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 146 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 145 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 85 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 127 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 144 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 137 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 101 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 126 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Port Kennedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Port Kennedy

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rockingham Lakes Primary School — — — —
Endeavour Primary School — — — —
Port Kennedy Primary School — — — —
Mother Theresa Catholic School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Port Kennedy

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave — AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth — AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth — MP3 320 kbps
96fm — AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Port Kennedy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Granary Museum
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
The Rockingham Museum

Libraries in Port Kennedy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Darius Wells Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0

Veterinaries in Port Kennedy

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Larkhill Vets

Gas Stations in Port Kennedy

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Banks in Port Kennedy

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Port Kennedy

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Links Kennedy Bay

Breweries in Port Kennedy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boundary Island Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Port Kennedy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port Kennedy

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce—Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Midway—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip—Small Airport
Preston Field - Blair Howe—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport
Unknown Farm Strip—Small Airport
Wheeler Drome—Small Airport
Wheeler Field—Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Kennedy

What is the population of Port Kennedy?

Port Kennedy has a population of 13,238 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,616 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Kennedy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,519, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Kennedy?

Port Kennedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Port Kennedy?

The unemployment rate in Port Kennedy is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $491. There are 1,258 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Kennedy?

The median home value in Port Kennedy is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 76.6%.

Nearby Cities

Secret Harbour 11,551 pop · 2.3 mi Warnbro 10,828 pop · 2.3 mi Golden Bay 3,617 pop · 3.6 mi Karnup 1,351 pop · 4.0 mi Waikiki 12,008 pop · 4.0 mi Safety Bay 7,121 pop · 4.8 mi Singleton 3,594 pop · 4.9 mi Baldivis 37,697 pop · 5.5 mi Cooloongup 6,670 pop · 5.7 mi Shoalwater 3,928 pop · 6.2 mi Rockingham city centre 14,028 pop · 6.2 mi Hillman 1,795 pop · 6.3 mi Madora Bay 2,626 pop · 6.6 mi Rockingham 15,312 pop · 6.8 mi
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