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East Rockingham WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of East Rockingham WA is 311 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Rockingham is $536 per week ($27,872 per year). Median rent in East Rockingham is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). East Rockingham has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. East Rockingham has a population density of 35.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Rockingham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Rockingham is $754.

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East Rockingham Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Rockingham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$536/wk

$27,872 per year

#7881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$754/mo

Avg household size: 1.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

East Rockingham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (167) Female 45.8% (141)

Population Density

35.5

people per km²

311 people · 8.8 km²

Households

1.4

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$885

Family income/wk

East Rockingham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

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)

East Rockingham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

96.2% 125 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

3.8% 5 dwellings

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

East Rockingham Country of Birth

Australia

79.3%

England

20.7%

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

East Rockingham Religion

No Religion

34.9%

Not stated

24.0%

Anglican

21.9%

Catholic

8.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Baptist

2.1%

Salvation Army

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Rockingham Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

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

East Rockingham Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

East Rockingham Employment

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Employed full-time

15.2% 35 people

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Employed part-time

13.4% 31 people

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Unemployed

8.2% 19 people

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Not in labour force

63.2% 146 people

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

East Rockingham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.9%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

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

East Rockingham Occupation

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Labourers

18.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.2%

Managers

12.1%

Sales Workers

12.1%

Professionals

9.1%

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

East Rockingham Field of Study

Society & Culture

40.9%

Engineering

22.7%

Education

22.7%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

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

East Rockingham Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

26.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

17.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Rockingham Marital Status

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Married

34.8% 100

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Separated

10.5% 30

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Divorced

24.7% 71

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Widowed

11.1% 32

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Never married

18.8% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Rockingham Ancestry

English

44.6%

Australian

22.5%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

7.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.4%

Other

2.1%

Dutch

1.8%

Welsh

1.5%

Filipino

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Rockingham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

East Rockingham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.3% 54

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No need for assistance

88.7% 425

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

East Rockingham Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.5% 25

—

Not a volunteer

89.5% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Rockingham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Rockingham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

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

East Rockingham Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.4%

1 vehicle

66.5%

2 vehicles

15.8%

3 vehicles

6.3%

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

East Rockingham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

64.0%

2 bedrooms

36.0%

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

East Rockingham Population Mobility

29.2%

moved in the last year

55.7%

moved in the last 5 years

18.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Rockingham Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

488

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Rockingham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Heart disease

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

East Rockingham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Rockingham Family Structure

Couple — no children

70.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Couple — children under 15

7.7%

Couple — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Rockingham Military Service

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Previously served

7.1% 17

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Never served

92.9% 221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Rockingham Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 29

—

Did not provide

87.6% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Rockingham Children Ever Born

No children

16.1%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

40.3%

3 children

29.0%

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

East Rockingham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

East Rockingham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

18.9%

15–29 hours

7.8%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

48.6%

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

East Rockingham Household Size

1 person

65.7%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Rockingham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

170

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

East Rockingham Schools

schools nearby

government

951

avg ICSEA score

2,011

total students

Kolbe Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,270 students

1046

ICSEA

Bungaree Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 233 students

927

ICSEA

Hillman Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 256 students

925

ICSEA

SMYL Community College Independent

Secondary · 9-12 · 252 students

905

ICSEA

SMYL Community College - Beale Way Campus Independent

Secondary

Peel Language Development School - Bungaree Campus Government

Primary

Rockingham Montessori School - Secondary School Campus Independent

Secondary

SMYL Community College - Crompton Road Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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East Rockingham Rent Prices & Affordability

38%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $665/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in East Rockingham

Your weekly income

≈ $2,882/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $415/wk

Rent share 37.6%

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East Rockingham vs State & National Average

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Pop: 156 Income: $248/wk Rent: $65/wk

Kirup

Pop: 156 Income: $700/wk Rent: $285/wk

Bejoording

Pop: 157 Income: $725/wk Rent: $400/wk

Cuthbert

Pop: 157 Income: $741/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 157 Income: $762/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 158 Income: $725/wk Rent: $35/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Rockingham

What is the population of East Rockingham WA?

The population of East Rockingham WA is 311 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 35.5 people per km².East Rockingham is ranked #5,940 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Rockingham?

The median personal income in East Rockingham WA is $536 per week, or $27,872 per year.The median household income is $665 per week.Family income is $885 per week.East Rockingham is ranked #7,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Rockingham?

Median rent in East Rockingham WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 37.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.East Rockingham ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Rockingham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Rockingham WA is $754. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Rockingham?

The median age in East Rockingham WA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Rockingham a good suburb to live in?

East Rockingham is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 311.The median income is $536/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.6% 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: 50467. All dollar figures in AUD.