Average rent in Rockingham, WA2026

Rockingham is part of the Rockingham council area and sits 37km out from the Perth CBD, with around 16,411 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 36% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$300/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,411

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Perth
37 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
64%
Flats / apartments
14%
Born overseas
33%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
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Rockingham

Renting in Rockingham

Rockingham comes in cheaper than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $300/week, around 11% below the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 60% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 36% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (64%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 16,411, median age 47, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 33% of residents were born overseas. At 37km from Perth, Rockingham typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rockingham?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Rockingham, WA was $300. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Rockingham rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Rockingham came in at $300 — 11% below. Rockingham sits 37km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 64% separate houses and 14% flats).
Which suburbs near Rockingham have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Rockingham's $300/week (ABS 2021): Avon Valley National Park, Gingin - Dandaragan, Greenfields. On the higher end, you've got Balga - Mirrabooka, Stirling - Osborne Park, Coolbellup. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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