Port Kennedy

WA 6172 • Greater Perth

13,477
Population (2021)
$39,260
Median Income
21.21 kmΒ²
Area
4m
Elevation
CoastalBeach LifestyleAffordableMarine Park

About Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy is a coastal suburb of 13,500 residents in the Rockingham region, 50 kilometres south of Perth. The suburb offers beach access and proximity to Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. While lacking rail, buses connect to the Rockingham station, and major roads provide Perth access.

Beach lifestyle dominatesβ€”surfing, fishing, and coastal walks define daily life. The community is family-focused and values outdoor recreation. Port Kennedy attracts families seeking affordable coastal living with genuine beach access and marine park recreation.

Port Kennedy falls under postcode 6172 and is governed by Rockingham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Secret Harbour electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
6172
Urban Area
Rockingham - Central Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.37Β°, 115.75Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
21.21 kmΒ²
Elevation
4m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,777
Census 2021
13,477
2.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,360
Income 2021
$39,260
11.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,849
Born Overseas 3,922

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,694
  • 2. New Zealand 710
  • 3. South Africa 257
  • 4. Scotland 181
  • 5. Philippines 95
  • 6. Germany 73
  • 7. Ireland 60
  • 8. Netherlands 49
  • 9. Zimbabwe 49
  • 10. Thailand 41
  • 11. India 39
  • 12. United States 36
  • 13. Wales 34
  • 14. Italy 29
  • 15. Indonesia 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,679
Australian 4,682
Scottish 1,422
Irish 1,098
Maori 444
German 425
Italian 418
Australian Aboriginal 378
Dutch 320
New Zealander 228

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,411
Both parents born in Australia
5,056
Both parents born overseas
2,208
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.3%
Christianity
39.2%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
878 (6.5%)
5-14 years
2,099 (15.6%)
15-19 years
1,021 (7.6%)
20-24 years
866 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,628 (12.1%)
35-44 years
1,672 (12.4%)
45-54 years
2,011 (14.9%)
55-64 years
1,646 (12.2%)
65-74 years
944 (7.0%)
75-84 years
510 (3.8%)
85+ years
216 (1.6%)

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