Rockingham, Australia
Western Australia · Australia
Rockingham is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 15,312. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 15,312 |
| Population Density | 3,100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.2768°, 115.7298° |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Western Australia |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.6 inches (523 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rockingham
Rockingham is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 15,312. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.
Climate in Rockingham
Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2768°S, 115.7298°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Rockingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").
Schools in Rockingham
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Beach Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rockingham Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rockingham
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 Rockingham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| Azelia Ley Homestead | ||||
| Engine Museum | ||||
| Fremantle Hospital Museum | ||||
| Granary Museum | ||||
| Millers' Bakehouse Museum | ||||
| The Rockingham Museum | ||||
| Western Australian Maritime Museum | ||||
| Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks | ||||
| Wireless Hill Museum | ||||
| Wireless Hill Museum | ||||
| Woodloes Museum |
Libraries in Rockingham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH Bracks Library + Creative Space | 0.0 | |||||
| Amherst Village Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bull Creek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockburn Public Library and Information Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolbellup Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darius Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fremantle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakelands Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre / PROPEL | 0.0 | |||||
| Mandurah TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Murdoch TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Notre Dame Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piara Waters Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rockingham Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safety Bay Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Teresa's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Success Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornlie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warnbro Community Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willagee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willetton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rockingham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Vale Sunday Markets | |||||
| E Shed Markets | |||||
| Food Hall | |||||
| Fremantle Markets | |||||
| Freo Farmers' Market | |||||
| Stock Road Market |
Restaurants in Rockingham
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rockingham
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rockingham
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rockingham
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rockingham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamity's Rod |
Airports Near Rockingham
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | PER | Large Airport |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | JAD | Medium 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 Airport | RTS | Small Airport |
| Serpentine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wheeler Drome | - | Small Airport |
| Wheeler Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rockingham
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Rockingham
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Leeming Medical Centre | ||
| SILK Laser Clinics Garden City |
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UFO Sightings Near Rockingham
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Rockingham.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham (australia) | 2013 | We saw a burning orange circular object in the sky that looked like it burned up as it entered the atmosphere then returned to space. |
| Rockingham (australia) | 2001 | Two yellow lights that floated above our house the faded off |
Shipwrecks Near Rockingham
1 documented shipwrecks found near Rockingham.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contest | - | A 322-ton barque that dragged its anchor and went ashore at what is now Rockingham.[25][26] |
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What is the population of Rockingham?
Rockingham has a population of 15,312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,100 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rockingham?
Rockingham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.
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