Port Kennedy WA

Postcode 6172 · Rockingham LGA

Port Kennedy is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Rockingham local government area (postcode 6172). With a population of 13,477, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $100K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Port Kennedy is $600,000, having surged 25% over the past year. Units have a median price of $405,000 (+5.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,700.

Port Kennedy is served by 6 schools, including 4 primary, 2 special. The average ICSEA score is 954, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 58 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Port Kennedy offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($600K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +25.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$600K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+25.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$61,923
Mean Income$72,950
Earners8,955
YoY Change+5.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$600K
25% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$405K
5.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
13,477
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,921
Personal Income /wk$755
Mortgage /mth$1,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops58
SCHOOLS (6)
Avg ICSEA954
Total Students1,964
Government5
Catholic1
Rockingham Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1029
Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957
Port Kennedy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956
Peel Language Development SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 935
Data: 2024