Moving to Cockburn Central WA 6164
What the official numbers say about living in Cockburn Central — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $355 a week, against a median household income of $1,626 a week.
About 35% of homes are owner-occupied and 63% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Cockburn Central grew 119% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (695 → 1,521 people).
Around 49% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cockburn Central scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cockburn Central, 900 m east.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 6.2 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 4.2 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 22 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 32 parks — see them all on the Cockburn Central profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Emmanuel Catholic College 1.1 km · Havenport MSL College 1.1 km · Lakeland Senior High School 1.5 km · Jandakot Primary School 1.8 km · Mater Christi Catholic Primary School 2.2 km · South Lake Primary School 2.3 km · Atwell Primary School 2.3 km · Atwell College 2.8 km
Groceries: Coles 1.3 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.4 km · Tucker Fresh Atwell IGA 2.3 km · NP 2.6 km · ALDI 2.6 km · Coles 2.7 km · Yangebup Shopping Centre 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Gandossi Park 1.6 km · Freshwater Reserve 1.7 km · Denise Oates Park 1.8 km · Hanlon Park 2 km · Carlhausen Park 2 km · Steiner Park 2 km · Yarra Vista Park 2 km · Mosedale Reserve 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Cockburn Central, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Black Swan · Australian Shelduck · Grey Teal · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Cockburn Central, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn Central here | 1,521 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| South Lake | 5,831 | — | 4/10 | 9% |
| Success | 11,340 | — | 8/10 | 16% |
| Jandakot | 2,533 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Atwell | 9,287 | — | 8/10 | 6% |
| Treeby | 4,214 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| Bibra Lake | 5,892 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6164 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cockburn Central profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $355 a week, and about 63% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 119% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 695 people to 1,521. It sits about 19 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Cockburn Central station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Cockburn Central vs South Lake · Cockburn Central vs Success.
Nearby guides: South Lake · Success · Jandakot · Atwell · Treeby · Bibra Lake.
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