12 min drive to Cockburn Central + 5 min transfer + 28 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
31 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1626/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
35%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
1.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Cockburn Central
Full-time 44.4%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 3.5%Not in labour 33.4%
Dwelling Types
Cockburn Central
House 26.6%Semi-detached 1.2%Flat/Unit 72.2%
Commute Mode
Cockburn Central
Car 74.8%Transit 14.6%Walk 4.5%WFH 6.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
51.1%
England
5.3%
New Zealand
4.8%
India
3.5%
Philippines
3.2%
Language at Home
English only
72.4%
Mandarin
2.0%
Cantonese
0.8%
Hindi
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cockburn Central
Is Cockburn Central safe?
Cockburn Central has a safety score of 6/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Lake (33/100), Success (27/100), Beeliar (46/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cockburn Central?
Median weekly rent in Cockburn Central is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Lake ($675/wk), Success ($760/wk), Beeliar ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central has a school rating of 51/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Havenport MSL College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Cockburn Central from Perth CBD?
Cockburn Central is 24 minutes by car, or 47 minutes by public transport, or 45 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cockburn Central affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cockburn Central is $881K, up 13.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $580K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Lake ($860K), Success ($955K), Beeliar ($997K). (Data as of July 2026)
🚆 Public Transport🏗️ New Development💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🍜 Shopping & Dining
Cockburn Central is Perth's southern rail hub: built around the Mandurah line interchange and Cockburn Gateway shopping centre, with the Cockburn ARC recreation complex adding genuine lifestyle appeal. Apartments are cheap by Perth standards and new development is ongoing, including an approved surf park and cinema. The trade-off is a utilitarian, freeway-adjacent streetscape that divides opinion: practical and well-connected for commuters, but short on charm and not without antisocial behaviour concerns.
The median house price is $881k and rent of $800/week, 14% below the Perth metro median. From Cockburn Central, the CBD is a 24-minute drive away (47 min by transit), and most residents drive (60%). The safety score of 6/100 is 46 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 51/100 and above average. Residents tend to be younger (median age 31) with household incomes of $1,626/week.
“Cockburn Central fits most of the criteria: walking distance to a major shopping centre, train station on your doorstep, bus stations, 15 minutes to the inner city, various cafes/restaurants, a quick trip to Adventure World and a huge swimming complex. The area looks nice and clean.”— 11 upvotes in community discussion