Rockingham, WA 6060
Close to everything Perth offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $300/wk Median
- 36.4% Renters
Rockingham Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.4k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $300
- To the CBD
- 37.7km
- Walkability
- 5.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Rockingham Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Rockingham for the balance it strikes — close enough to Perth's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 36.4% of the suburb's 16,411 residents rent.
Around Rockingham
Rockingham Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Rockingham Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Rockingham
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Rockingham
Real questions renters ask before moving to Rockingham.
Is Rockingham a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Rockingham has a 36.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Rockingham?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Rockingham is $300. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $300 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Rockingham walkable?
Rockingham carries a walkability score of 5.2/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Rockingham family-friendly for renters?
Rockingham has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $300/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
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