East Rockingham is a suburb in Western Australia, 43 km from Perth CBD, around 43 minutes by car. Population is 311; the median age is 63 and the median household income is $34,580 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb grew 18.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $754. East Rockingham is characterised by high crime risk and high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6168.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Rate
- -0.52 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -22.9 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
East Rockingham is very car-dependent on foot — at 24/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside East Rockingham.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 20.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 10.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 7.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 17.4 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in East Rockingham.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 21%
- Premises covered
- 270
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Rockingham: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
East Rockingham is home to 311 residents, with a median age of 63 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $35,000 a year, with unemployment at 22.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
311
Median Age
63
Median Household Income
$34,580/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$754/mo
Avg Household Size
1.4
Median Personal Income
$27,872/yr
Unemployment Rate
22.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
172
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.8%
Houses
0.0%
Rental Stress
37.6%
Mortgage Stress
26.2%
Work From Home
10.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 53.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 77.2%
- Employment Rate
- 25.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
0 residents (0.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,007 a year through Rockingham based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Rockingham
In the year to August 2026, 1,869 new dwellings were approved across Rockingham. That mix is 1,797 houses and 72 units. Approvals are down 10.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Jandakot Aero, 20.7 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 1 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.8 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 9.9% of addresses
- 48 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 745 mm
- 80 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.4°C
- 30 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.6°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
25 facilities within 5 km- 0.2 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus
- 0.8 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Product ManufacturingTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 1.4 kmOther Basic Non-Ferrous Metal ManufacturingTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 1.4 km
- 2.0 kmBasic Inorganic Chemical ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
EV adoption
In postcode 6168, 99 of 20,848 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.7% (553 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6168, 5,877 rooftop-solar systems totalling 28.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 11,708 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 228 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Madeleine King Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Madeleine King | 66.9% | 33.1% | -0.1 |
| 2022 | Madeleine King | 66.7% | 33.3% | -10.1 |
| 2019 | Madeleine King | 56.7% | 43.3% | +4.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Magenta Marshall WA Labor
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Magenta Marshall ALP | 61.8% |
| 2021 | Mark McGowan ALP | 87.7% |
| 2017 | Mark McGowan ALP | 73.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
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Common questions about East Rockingham
Is East Rockingham a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in East Rockingham is high (94/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect East Rockingham?
East Rockingham has a moderate recorded bushfire history (44/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of East Rockingham?
East Rockingham, WA had a population of 311 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for East Rockingham, WA?
The postcode for East Rockingham, WA is 6168.
How far is East Rockingham from Perth?
East Rockingham is 43 km from Perth CBD by road, about 43 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in East Rockingham?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in East Rockingham was $34,580 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in East Rockingham?
There are too few current rental listings in East Rockingham for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in East Rockingham?
The median age of residents in East Rockingham was 63 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is East Rockingham at risk of bushfire?
East Rockingham has a moderate recorded bushfire history (44/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is East Rockingham walkable?
East Rockingham scores 24/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in East Rockingham?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to East Rockingham, Jandakot Aero (20.7 km away), summer days average 31.4°C, winter nights 7.6°C, 745 mm of rain a year over 80 rainy days, and 30 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in East Rockingham?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does East Rockingham belong to?
East Rockingham sits within the Rockingham local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in East Rockingham?
The average residential rates bill through Rockingham is $2,007 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near East Rockingham?
Across Rockingham, 1,869 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 10.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is East Rockingham in?
East Rockingham sits within the federal Division of Brand, currently held by Madeleine King (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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