Rockingham Population 2026

Rockingham has a population of 15,312, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 368× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rockingham (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,312

Rank in Australia

#85

Coordinates

32.28°S, 115.73°E

~8 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

3,090 km

1,919 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Perth	2,384,371	#4
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Bunbury	76,452	#29
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Busselton	27,233	#54

Cities near Rockingham

Kwinana30,433 people · ~7 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~28 km away
Perth2,384,371 people · ~38 km away
Bunbury76,452 people · ~117 km away
Busselton27,233 people · ~157 km away
Albany35,053 people · ~365 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rockingham?

Rockingham has a population of 15,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Rockingham in?

Rockingham is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Rockingham the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,090 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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