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Cockburn Central WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cockburn Central, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cockburn Central WA is 1,521 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cockburn Central is $1,020 per week ($53,040 per year). Median rent in Cockburn Central is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Cockburn Central has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cockburn Central has a population density of 550.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cockburn Central is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cockburn Central is $1,517.

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Cockburn Central Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cockburn Central Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,020/wk

$53,040 per year

#1100 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$355/wk

$1,538 per month

#3058 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cockburn Central Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (795) Female 47.6% (723)

Population Density

550.2

people per km²

1,521 people · 2.8 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,049

Family income/wk

Cockburn Central Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cockburn Central Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

26.5% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

73.5% 191 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cockburn Central Country of Birth

Australia

78.7%

England

8.9%

India

5.8%

Indonesia

1.9%

China

1.6%

France

1.0%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Iran

0.8%

Egypt

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cockburn Central Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

18.4%

Not stated

9.8%

Anglican

5.6%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Hinduism

4.1%

Islam

3.8%

Buddhism

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cockburn Central Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cockburn Central Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.3%

SAL Tot

21.5%

Other

13.8%

Korean

10.8%

Cantonese

9.2%

Urdu

7.7%

Hindi

7.7%

Persian ED

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cockburn Central Employment

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Employed full-time

53.4% 658 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 270 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 54 people

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Not in labour force

20.4% 251 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cockburn Central Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Certificate III/IV

31.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

11.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cockburn Central Occupation

Professionals

31.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Managers

8.0%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Labourers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cockburn Central Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Engineering

20.0%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Health

12.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Information Technology

5.7%

Education

5.0%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cockburn Central Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cockburn Central Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cockburn Central Marital Status

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Married

30.5% 419

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Separated

4.2% 58

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Divorced

8.1% 111

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Widowed

2.3% 31

👤

Never married

54.9% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cockburn Central Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

18.4%

Other

17.0%

Scottish

7.2%

Chinese

6.9%

Irish

6.4%

Italian

3.4%

Filipino

3.1%

Indian

2.9%

German

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Maori

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cockburn Central School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

36.6%

Primary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Government

18.0%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cockburn Central Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 97

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 2,718

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cockburn Central Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.8% 163

—

Not a volunteer

87.2% 1,108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cockburn Central Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$450-$599/mo

5.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cockburn Central How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Train

11.1%

Walked only

4.1%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Bus

2.5%

Other

1.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Truck

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cockburn Central Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.4%

1 vehicle

58.5%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

4.4%

4+ vehicles

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cockburn Central Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

20.4%

2 bedrooms

51.8%

3 bedrooms

10.0%

4 bedrooms

17.1%

5 bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cockburn Central Population Mobility

30.4%

moved in the last year

68.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cockburn Central Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,759

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cockburn Central Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

161

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cockburn Central Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cockburn Central Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.9%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cockburn Central Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 6

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Previously served

1.6% 20

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Never served

97.3% 1,250

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cockburn Central Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.0% 89

—

Did not provide

93.0% 1,175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cockburn Central Children Ever Born

No children

61.0%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

16.5%

3 children

7.7%

4 children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cockburn Central When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

152

2011–2015

144

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cockburn Central Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.3%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

7.4%

30+ hours

4.9%

Did not do domestic work

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cockburn Central Household Size

1 person

44.1%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

1.7%

6+ persons

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cockburn Central Where Residents Moved From

Same address

972

Moved from WA

334

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cockburn Central Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.7%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Intact family — other children present

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cockburn Central Schools

schools nearby

government

1030

avg ICSEA score

7,763

total students

Perth Waldorf School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 561 students

1091

ICSEA

Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 609 students

1070

ICSEA

Harmony Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 501 students

1063

ICSEA

Divine Mercy College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 322 students

1062

ICSEA

Jandakot Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 539 students

1050

ICSEA

Success Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 582 students

1048

ICSEA

Atwell Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 505 students

1047

ICSEA

Emmanuel Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students

1041

ICSEA

Bibra Lake Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 378 students

1031

ICSEA

Beeliar Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 515 students

1023

ICSEA

Havenport MSL College Independent

Combined · 3-11 · 37 students

1007

ICSEA

Atwell College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 831 students

1003

ICSEA

Yangebup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

989

ICSEA

South Lake Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 280 students

979

ICSEA

Lakeland Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 566 students

944

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cockburn Central Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,626/wk

Median Rent $355/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cockburn Central

Your weekly income

≈ $7,046/month

Median rent $355/wk

Left after rent $1,271/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockburn Central

What is the population of Cockburn Central WA?

The population of Cockburn Central WA is 1,521 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 550.2 people per km².Cockburn Central is ranked #3,376 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cockburn Central?

The median personal income in Cockburn Central WA is $1,020 per week, or $53,040 per year.The median household income is $1,626 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.Cockburn Central is ranked #1,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cockburn Central?

Median rent in Cockburn Central WA is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cockburn Central ranks #3,058 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cockburn Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cockburn Central WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cockburn Central?

The median age in Cockburn Central WA is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cockburn Central a good suburb to live in?

Cockburn Central is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,521.The median income is $1,020/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50304. All dollar figures in AUD.