Garden Island, WA 6168 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Garden Island is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6168, home to 772 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Rockingham local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 24 years
- Median personal income
- $1,443 /week
- Local government area
- Rockingham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brand
Property & cost of living
Property data refreshes monthly from SQM Research.
Schools
- Rockingham Beach Primary School
- Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre
- Rockingham Montessori School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 41.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
NBN coverage data refreshes monthly. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Garden Island?
Garden Island (WA 6168) had 772 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 24. It sits within the Rockingham local government area.
Are there schools in Garden Island?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Garden Island covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Rockingham Beach Primary School (9.7 km), Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre (9.8 km), Rockingham Montessori School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
How safe is Garden Island?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Garden Island?
In Garden Island, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (41.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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