Average rent in Port Kennedy, WA2026

Port Kennedy is part of the Rockingham council area and sits 48km out from the Perth CBD, with around 13,477 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$350/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,477

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Perth
48 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Rockingham

Renting in Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 22% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (94%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 13,477. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 29% of residents were born overseas. Port Kennedy is 48km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Port Kennedy?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Port Kennedy, WA was $350. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Port Kennedy rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Port Kennedy came in at $350 — 4% above. Port Kennedy sits 48km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Port Kennedy have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Port Kennedy's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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