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Rockingham city centre, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Rockingham city centre is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 14,028. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
14,028 Population 50/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,028
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units5,611

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population14,028
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-32.2841°, 115.7354°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Rockingham city centre

Rockingham city centre is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 14,028. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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.

Rockingham city centre has a population of 14,028 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 279.4 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,028
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
279.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rockingham city centre vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rockingham city centre is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,333 business establishments.

Income: Rockingham city centre vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,333

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rockingham city centre is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,611 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units5,611

Property Tax

Climate in Rockingham city centre

Rockingham city centre 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Rockingham city centre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area279.4 sq mi (723.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2841°N, 115.7354°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M5.2 137 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 143 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 142 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 75 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 146 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 149 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 108 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 129 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 147 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 99 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 127 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 city centre 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").

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Schools in Rockingham city centre

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rockingham Senior High School — — — —
Bungaree Primary School — — — —
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rockingham city centre

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 city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Granary Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum

Libraries in Rockingham city centre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rockingham city centre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Stock Road Market

Restaurants in Rockingham city centre

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E&Z Hotwok
Grilled Rockingham
Nando's

Cafes in Rockingham city centre

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Churro
The Coffee Club

Cinemas in Rockingham city centre

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ace Cinemas
United Cinemas

Gas Stations in Rockingham city centre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Rockingham city centre

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
P & N Bank

Shopping Malls in Rockingham city centre

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockingham Centre

Gyms in Rockingham city centre

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jetts Fitness

Breweries in Rockingham city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod

Airports Near Rockingham city centre

17 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
Wheeler Drome—Small Airport
Wheeler Field—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rockingham city centre

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leeming Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockingham city centre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
St Nicholas’ Anglican Church

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 Rockingham city centre

What is the population of Rockingham city centre?

Rockingham city centre has a population of 14,028 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 279.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Rockingham city centre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rockingham city centre?

Rockingham city centre 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. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rockingham city centre?

Rockingham city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 1,333 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rockingham city centre?

The median home value in Rockingham city centre is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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Rockingham 15,312 pop · 0.6 mi Safety Bay 7,121 pop · 1.5 mi Shoalwater 3,928 pop · 1.5 mi Hillman 1,795 pop · 1.7 mi Waikiki 12,008 pop · 2.5 mi Cooloongup 6,670 pop · 2.7 mi Garden Island 1,588 pop · 3.7 mi Leda 3,233 pop · 3.9 mi Warnbro 10,828 pop · 3.9 mi Kwinana 30,433 pop · 4.6 mi Calista 1,985 pop · 4.7 mi Medina 2,333 pop · 5.1 mi Parmelia 5,888 pop · 5.4 mi Wellard 8,849 pop · 5.8 mi
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