Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 3.9 km apart, on the same open data. Rockingham scores higher on 2 of 9 measures.
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 64 | 92 |
| Wealth | 2 | 4 |
| Value | 3 | 25 |
| Parks | 58 | 62 |
| Cafés | 78 | 60 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 64 | 69 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 69 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 38 | 25 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $260/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 15,312 | 4,368 |
| Full profile | Rockingham in full | Shoalwater in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Rockingham scores higher on 2 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Rockingham or Shoalwater.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →