Rockingham vs Shoalwater
The verdict
Rockingham rates higher for liveability (74 vs 45). Rockingham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (128 vs 135 min).
Scores
RockinghamShoalwater
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 47 |
| Transport | 60 | 56 |
| Education | 37 | 40 |
| Liveability | 74 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,312 | 4,368 |
| Median age | 49 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,169 | $1,225 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 58.2% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Rockingham High Growth · Shoalwater Moderate Growth
Property
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,007 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Rockingham · Shoalwater
Transport
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 135 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 1 |
| Parks | 37 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 580 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.6 km | 40.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Rockingham | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,312 | 4,368 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,954 | 4,682 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,046 | 5,249 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.58% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rockingham or Shoalwater?
Rockingham has the higher residential safety score (Rockingham 70/100 vs Shoalwater 69/100).
Which has better public transport, Rockingham or Shoalwater?
Rockingham has the higher transport score (Rockingham 60/100 vs Shoalwater 56/100).
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