WA6168· Pop. 24,913Rockingham

ROCKINGHAM

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ROCKINGHAM

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROCKINGHAM shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$600/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ROCKINGHAM is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 5.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.9% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,176/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.8%

63.8% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

57%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

29.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

720 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

38.1 km

Regional

Days on market

15 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

25.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6168

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Star of the Sea Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1041

Rockingham Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 993

Bungaree Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 927

Hillman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 925

East Waikiki Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 919

Cooloongup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 913

🎓Secondary (2)

Kolbe Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1046

Rockingham Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 954

📚Combined (1)

Rockingham Montessori School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1033

⭐Special (3)

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 993

Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 984

SMYL Community College

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 905

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

63/ 100

11.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

969ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 28 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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