Golden Bay, WA 6174 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Golden Bay is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6174, home to 5,681 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Rockingham local government area and roughly 54 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,681
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,891 /week
- Median personal income
- $895 /week
- Median family income
- $2,148 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Rockingham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brand
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Golden Bay Primary School
- Comet Bay College
- Singleton Primary School
- Comet Bay Primary School
- Secret Harbour Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops
- Dampier Dr Before Weebo St
- Dampier Dr After Munja St
- Dampier Dr Before Warrie St
- Dampier Dr After Thundelarra Dr
- Warnbro Sound Av After Dampier Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 9 restaurants
- 34 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 23 playgrounds
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, 57.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,981 resolvable premises in Golden Bay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
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 Golden Bay?
Golden Bay (WA 6174) had 5,681 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Rockingham local government area.
What is the median rent in Golden Bay?
The median advertised rent in Golden Bay is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Golden Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Golden Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Golden Bay Primary School (0.4 km), Comet Bay College (1.2 km), Singleton Primary School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Golden Bay?
Golden Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Golden Bay?
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 Golden Bay?
In Golden Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (57.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Golden Bay?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Golden Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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