Cockburn Central
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cockburn Central, WA 6164.
About Cockburn Central
Welcome to Cockburn Central
Cockburn Central sits roughly 22 kilometres south of Perth's CBD, in the heart of the City of Cockburn, and has grown from a planning concept into one of Perth's more deliberately designed transit-oriented suburbs. Built around its own train station on the Mandurah line, it was conceived as a genuine activity centre — a place where apartments, offices, shops and services sit within easy walking distance of public transport, rather than a traditional suburb that grew organically around a townsite.
With a small but young population (a median age of just 31) and neighbours including Atwell, Success, Jandakot, Treeby and South Lake, Cockburn Central suits commuters, first-home buyers and investors drawn to its density, convenience and connectivity. It's a suburb still filling out, with land, apartments and houses all currently on the market, giving buyers a genuine choice of lifestyle and price point in one compact location.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Cockburn Central revolves around its town centre, where cafes, takeaway options and everyday services cluster close to the station and civic precinct. It's a practical, low-fuss kind of place rather than a dining destination in itself, and many residents head to the wider Cockburn area — including the restaurants and bars around Fremantle or the retail strips of neighbouring suburbs — for a bigger night out. What Cockburn Central does well is convenience: a coffee before the train, a quick dinner pick-up on the way home, and services within a short stroll of home.
Shopping
The suburb's retail heart is anchored by Cockburn Gateway Shopping City, a major centre offering supermarkets, fashion, homewares and a cinema, making it one of the more comprehensive shopping destinations in Perth's southern suburbs. Bunnings and a range of bulky goods retailers are also close at hand, reflecting the area's role as a broader commercial and retail hub for surrounding suburbs like Success, Jandakot and South Lake.
Getting around
Transport is arguably Cockburn Central's defining feature. Cockburn Central train station, on the Mandurah line, gives residents a direct, fast run into Perth's CBD without the need to drive, and the suburb was purpose-built with bus interchange facilities alongside the station to knit together bus and rail travel. Kwinana Freeway access nearby also makes this an easy suburb for drivers, with quick links north to Perth or south towards Mandurah and Rockingham, and Jandakot Airport just a short trip away for those needing general aviation access.
Schools & families
Education options in and around Cockburn Central include Havenport MSL College and the Alta-1 College Hammond Road campus, both offering families local schooling choices without having to leave the immediate area. The suburb's young median age of 31 points to a community with plenty of families and young professionals, and its walkable town-centre layout, with parks, paths and services close by, tends to appeal to those wanting convenience over sprawling backyards.
Housing & architecture
Cockburn Central's housing stock reflects its planned, transit-focused design rather than the classic quarter-acre suburban block. Current listings show a mix of 44% houses, 27% apartments or units, 27% land and a small proportion of townhouses, giving buyers an unusually broad set of choices for a single suburb — from established houses to new-build opportunities and low-maintenance apartment living close to the station. This diversity is a direct result of the suburb's staged development, with pockets of vacant land still being brought to market alongside more established housing.
The property market
Cockburn Central's median house price currently sits at $868,000, having grown by a strong 12.7% recently, a sign of solid buyer demand for a suburb with genuine transit and retail infrastructure already in place. Units and apartments offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $605,000, appealing to first-home buyers and investors alike, while the median rent of $800 per week points to healthy rental demand from those wanting to live near the station and shopping centre without buying. With population growth still unfolding and a mix of house, unit, land and townhouse stock on the market, Cockburn Central remains a suburb in active development — one where both owner-occupiers and investors have scope to find the right fit.
Market snapshot
Cockburn Central property market
Median sale price
$868k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$800
per week
Gross rental yield
4.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$745k
Median
$868k
Premium
$927k
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
17
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cockburn Central by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cockburn Central, WA 6164.
Population
1,521
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,626
median, per week
Median rent
$355
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cockburn Central
Independent & Catholic schools
Alta-1 College - Hammond Road Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Cockburn Central
$590k
19/9 Linkage Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
27 Paddock Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$380k
Lot 9001 Briggs Street
Sold ~June 2026
$550k
1/1 Stockton Bend
Sold ~June 2026
$415k
Lot 9 Verna Court
Sold ~June 2026
$355k
Lot 13 Semple Court
Sold ~June 2026
$390k
Lot 5 Verna Court
Sold ~June 2026
$349k
Lot 138 Aura Central Estate
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Cockburn Central suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cockburn Central?
The median unit price in Cockburn Central, WA is $605k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.6%.
How much is rent in Cockburn Central?
The median weekly rent in Cockburn Central is around $650 per week.
Is Cockburn Central a good place to live?
Cockburn Central is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, and is 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Perth's central business district (CBD) along the Kwinana Freeway. Cockburn Central is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 1,521 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central has a population of 1,521 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Cockburn Central?
There are 2 schools in or near Cockburn Central, including Havenport MSL College and Alta-1 College - Hammond Road Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Cockburn Central?
Properties in Cockburn Central take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Cockburn Central?
Entry-level properties in Cockburn Central start around $447k, while premium homes reach $680k.
What suburbs are near Cockburn Central?
Suburbs near Cockburn Central include Atwell, Success, Jandakot, Treeby and South Lake.
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