Rockingham Council

In Rockingham, there were 866 sale listings and 268 lease listings available last month. The median sale price for houses was $753,000 and for units was $483,000 over the last year. The median weekly lease price for houses was $620 and for units was $540 over the last year.

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Rockingham Council

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The Rockingham council area has a varied demographic profile, with a substantial percentage of residents aged above 50. The majority of households are either purchasers or renters, reflecting a mix of property ownership. Families with children form a significant portion of family households, highlighting the community's family-oriented composition.

The City of Rockingham is a local government area in Western Australia, encompassing the southern coastal suburbs of Perth. The region is situated within the traditional tribal territory of the Whadjuk people, who are part of the Noongar language group. Rockingham was named after the British ship Rockingham. In 1896, residents petitioned to establish a road board, initially proposing the name 'Clarence' which was rejected. The Rockingham Road District was officially gazetted on February 4, 1897. An agricultural hall in Rockingham served as the Roads Board's administration center until an office was built in East Rockingham in 1905. The Rockingham council area has a varied demographic profile, with a substantial percentage of residents aged above 50. The majority of households are either purchasers or renters, reflecting a mix of property ownership. Families with children form a significant portion of family households, highlighting the community's family-oriented composition.