Is Rockwell expensive?
There is not yet enough consistent market data for a dependable house median. The nearby suburb links make it easier to compare the wider market while local observations build.
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The quick read on
Rockwell
WA 6532 · Chapman Valley
What homes cost, how rents have moved, and a feel for the people who call it home.
- Population
- 4
- Postcode
- 6532
ABS 2021
Rockwell, Western Australia
Property market insights for Rockwell
Median sale price and rental income of properties in Rockwell WA
Crime and safety
Is Rockwell safe?
The overall rate for Rockwell is 10,033 offences per 100,000 residents — 11% above the Rest of WA benchmark.
That is the clearest suburb-wide answer. Open the detailed profile to see how the pattern changes across offence types and different parts of Rockwell.
Overall crime rate
10,033
offences per 100,000 residents
11% aboveRest of WA
RockwellRest of WA: 9,006
Suburb-wide estimate from Microburbs' public crime model; it is not an address-level measure.
The people behind the postcode
Who lives in Rockwell?
Rockwell WA 6532 is in Western Australia, within Rest of WA.
4 people call Rockwell home, with an average of 0 people per household and a median household income of $0 a week.
Public ABS 2021 Census figures. The bars compare the local share with the capital-region benchmark.
- Population
- 4
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median mortgage
- $0 / month
- 2021 household rent
- $0 / week
Above the benchmarkBelow the benchmarkIn lineRest of WA benchmark
Age profile
Share of residents in each age band.
Under 150.0%Below
15–340.0%Below
35–54100.0%Above
55–740.0%Below
75 and over0.0%Below
What stands out in Rockwell
0.0% of people in Rockwell described themselves as having no religion in the 2021 Census.
A closer look at the Census
Questions people ask about Rockwell
Open any question for a plain-English reading of the public 2021 Census for Rockwell WA 6532.
Is Rockwell family-friendly?Age, family structure and household size describe the community families would be joining.
0.0% of Rockwell's residents were children under 15 in the 2021 Census. That is about half the Rest of WA rate.
0 family households lived in Rockwell.
These are suburb-wide household figures, not school or childcare ratings.
What is the age profile of Rockwell?The balance between younger adults, families and older residents changes how a suburb feels day to day.
Rockwell had 4 residents at the 2021 Census.
0.0% of residents were aged 25 to 44.
0.0% were 55 or older. That is about half the Rest of WA rate.
Age shares use the suburb’s total Census population.
What languages are spoken in Rockwell?Language at home gives a direct view of the community’s everyday linguistic mix.
0.0% of residents used only English at home.
0.0% used a language other than English at home.
0.0% spoke Mandarin at home, 0.0% spoke Cantonese and 0.0% spoke Hindi.
Home language is separate from English proficiency.
Where were Rockwell residents born?Birthplace adds another layer to the local story, separate from ancestry and language.
0.0% of Rockwell's population was born outside Australia, while roughly 100.0% was born in Australia.
0.0% of residents were born in China.
0.0% were born in India, while Australian citizenship across the whole suburb stood at 0.0%.
Birthplace, citizenship and ancestry describe different parts of identity.
What ancestries shape Rockwell?Ancestry responses show how residents describe family and cultural background.
English ancestry accounted for 0.0% of ancestry responses in Rockwell.
Australian ancestry made up 0.0% of responses.
Chinese ancestry represented 0.0% of responses.
People may nominate more than one ancestry, so these are shares of responses.
How active is the workforce in Rockwell?Participation, employment pattern and unemployment describe the resident labour force.
The labour-force participation rate was 50.0%, compared with 59.4% across Rest of WA.
0.0% of residents aged 15 and over worked full time, while 0.0% worked part time.
Unemployment was 0.0%, compared with 4.2% across Rest of WA.
Labour-force figures come from the 2021 Census.
What does the health profile of Rockwell show?Selected long-term health conditions help describe community service needs.
0.0% reported no selected long-term health condition.
0.0% reported a long-term mental health condition, including depression or anxiety.
0.0% reported asthma, 0.0% arthritis and 0.0% diabetes excluding gestational diabetes.
These are self-reported suburb-wide Census figures, not address-level health risks.
What do incomes and housing costs look like in Rockwell?Census income and household payments give historical context for local living costs.
Median household income was $0 per week in the 2021 Census.
The median monthly mortgage repayment reported by local households was $0.
Occupied renting households reported a median rent of $0 per week.
These household figures are from 2021; current sale and asking-rent medians appear in the market section.
Three useful questions
A buyer’s quick guide to Rockwell
Is Rockwell good for families?
The Census counted 0 local families. That describes the community; school quality, travel times and the right fit for a particular family need separate research.
What can I get for $1.5m in Rockwell?
The free data does not have a dependable bedroom breakdown for this suburb. Compare the current house and unit medians above, then use live listings to see what a $1.5m budget buys today.
Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.
Explore the area
Streets and suburbs around Rockwell
3 streets in Rockwell
Street-by-street reports are not published yet. The streets below are the ones this suburb covers.
- Balla-Whelarra Rd
- Chapman Valley Rd
- Whelarra Rd South
11 suburbs surrounding Rockwell
Compare nearby suburb prices, rents and five-year market trends.
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Is Rockwell right for your search?
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Figures update as new market and census data arrives. This suburb overview is general information, not a valuation or financial advice.