Moving to Secret Harbour WA 6173
What the official numbers say about living in Secret Harbour — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median personal income of $2,492 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Secret Harbour grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,429 → 12,474 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Portuguese, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Secret Harbour sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lakelands, about 7.6 km away.
The Perth CBD is roughly 51 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 17 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Secret Harbour profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Rockingham — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6173 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Secret Harbour profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Secret Harbour?
The census median rent is $380 a week.
Is Secret Harbour growing?
Population went from 10,429 (2011) to 12,474 (2021) — up 20% over the decade.
How far is Secret Harbour from the city?
About 51 km straight-line from the Perth CBD, with Lakelands station roughly 7.6 km away.
Which council area is Secret Harbour in?
Secret Harbour falls under Rockingham council and the federal electorate of Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Secret Harbour vs Port Kennedy · Secret Harbour vs Warnbro.
Nearby guides: Port Kennedy · Warnbro · Waikiki · Baldivis · Greenfields · Mandurah.