Sign In Register

Rottnest Island, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Rottnest Island is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 565. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
565 Population 44/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$37,586 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,586 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,600 home value, $318/mo rent

Discover Rottnest Island, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population565
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density44/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$37,586
Per Capita$37,586
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,600
Rent$318
Ownership10.8%
Housing Units226

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population565
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-31.9952°, 115.5404°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$37,586
Median Age33.0 years

About Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 565. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Rottnest Island has a population of 565 with a density of 44 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

565
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
12.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rottnest Island vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rottnest Island is $37,586, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,586. The average weekly wage is $723, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Rottnest Island vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,586
50% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$37,586
Avg Weekly Wage$723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rottnest Island is $63,600, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $318 (73% below the national average of $1,163). 10.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 226 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$63,600
77% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$318
73% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership10.8%
Owner-Occupied10.8%
Renter-Occupied89.2%
Housing Units226

Property Tax

Climate in Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 568 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.4° 10.8
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27.3° 10.9
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26° 18.3
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 17.2° / 23.7° 29.3
May 18.2°C / 65°F 15.2° / 21.1° 70.5
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 13.6° / 18.9° 109.2
Jul 15.1°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.8° 115.7
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 12.5° / 18° 90.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 12.9° / 18.8° 53.7
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 14.2° / 20.7° 27.8
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 16° / 23° 20.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 17.7° / 25.1° 10.4
Rottnest Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-31.9952°N, 115.5404°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 6, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 142 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 148 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 150 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 148 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 57 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 132 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 136 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

Rottnest Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Rottnest Island

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rottnest Island School — — — —
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Rottnest Island

12 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
ABC Radio Perth — AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 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 Rottnest Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Pilots Boatshed
Salt Store
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks

Libraries in Rottnest Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
Whitford's Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rottnest Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
E Shed Markets
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Scarborough Sunset Markets

Hotels in Rottnest Island

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rottnest
Samphire Hotel
The Lodge

Restaurants in Rottnest Island

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankie's
Havza
Hotel Rottnest
Lontara
Sunsets

Cafes in Rottnest Island

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chook Shack
Dôme
Geordie's Café and Art Gallery
Isola Rottnest
Pelican
Quokka Coaches Kiosk
The Lane

Cinemas in Rottnest Island

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picture House

Monuments in Rottnest Island

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City of York Anchor
Kiro Maru 1 Memorial
Leeman Monument
Mira Flores Anchor
Prison Bell memorial
Roland Smith Memorial
Wanju Wadjemup Monument

Castles in Rottnest Island

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

6 Inch Breach Loading Gun

Train Stations in Rottnest Island

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingstown
Oliver Hill
Settlement

Gas Stations in Rottnest Island

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Depot 33 - Fuel Bowser

Golf Courses in Rottnest Island

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rottnest Island Golf Course

Breweries in Rottnest Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Rottnest Island

TeamLeagueDivision
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Rottnest Island

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce—Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip—Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip—Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip—Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip—Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Midway—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Gingin—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rottnest Island

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Horizons physiotherapy
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rottnest Island

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Henry Vincent's Anglican Chapel
Holy Trinity

Explore Near Rottnest Island

Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Rottnest Island.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Rottnest Island

What is the population of Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island has a population of 565 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rottnest Island expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,586, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $63,600 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $318 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $723. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rottnest Island?

The median home value in Rottnest Island is $63,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $318. The homeownership rate is 10.8%.

Nearby Cities

North Fremantle 3,221 pop · 12.6 mi Fremantle 8,616 pop · 12.7 mi Cottesloe 7,136 pop · 12.8 mi Mosman Park 8,566 pop · 13.1 mi Peppermint Grove 1,610 pop · 13.4 mi Swanbourne 3,965 pop · 13.4 mi South Fremantle 3,046 pop · 13.5 mi City Beach 6,443 pop · 13.6 mi East Fremantle 7,209 pop · 13.6 mi Beaconsfield 4,851 pop · 14.0 mi White Gum Valley 2,888 pop · 14.2 mi Claremont 8,033 pop · 14.2 mi Bicton 6,422 pop · 14.4 mi Mount Claremont 4,547 pop · 14.4 mi
Compare Rottnest Island with another city: