Waikiki
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Waikiki, WA 6169.
About Waikiki
Welcome to Waikiki
Waikiki sits in Perth's southern coastal corridor, roughly 45 kilometres south of the CBD in the City of Rockingham. Bordered by Warnbro, Safety Bay, Cooloongup, Port Kennedy and Hillman, it's a well-established beachside pocket that has long appealed to families and downsizers wanting proximity to the water without inner-city prices.
With a population of 12,453 and a median age of 39, Waikiki reads as a settled, family-oriented community rather than a transient rental market. It suits buyers after a straightforward suburban block, easy beach access and a slower pace than the city offers, while still being connected to Rockingham's broader amenities.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Waikiki revolves around its coastline and the everyday convenience of a mature suburb. Waikiki Beach itself is the drawcard, a popular spot for swimming, fishing and beachside walks, with the foreshore reserve giving locals a natural gathering point on weekends. For dining and socialising, residents typically head to the wider Rockingham and Warnbro precincts, which offer a broader spread of cafes, takeaway and casual dining options than the suburb's own small local strips provide.
It's a low-key lifestyle suburb rather than a nightlife destination, and that's very much the appeal for the people who choose to live here. Weekends tend to centre on the beach, local parks and family activities rather than dining out, which keeps the pace relaxed.
Shopping
Waikiki has convenience-level local shopping to cover day-to-day needs, but for bigger shopping trips residents lean on nearby Warnbro and the Rockingham City Shopping Centre, both within easy driving distance. This gives locals access to major supermarkets, specialty retail and services without needing to travel into central Perth.
The trade-off of a smaller local shopping footprint is generally offset by lower traffic and a quieter feel around the suburb's residential streets, which many buyers see as a fair exchange.
Getting around
Waikiki doesn't have its own train station, so most residents rely on car travel or bus connections through to the Warnbro and Rockingham stations on the Mandurah line, which provide a direct rail link into Perth. The drive into the city takes in the Kwinana Freeway, making car commuting workable for those who don't need a daily city commute.
Locally, the suburb's grid of residential streets is easy to navigate, and its coastal position means beach access is typically just a short drive or ride from most homes.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Waikiki Primary School and Charthouse Primary School both serving the suburb directly, alongside South Coast Baptist College for those seeking a private, faith-based option through to secondary years. This spread of public and independent schooling within the suburb itself is a genuine drawcard for families weighing up where to settle in Rockingham's southern suburbs.
Combined with the beach, local parks and a median age of 39, Waikiki presents as a suburb built around family life and long-term settling rather than short-term renting.
The property market
Waikiki's median house price currently sits at $835k, following strong recent growth of 14.4%, a sign of solid buyer demand in this stretch of Rockingham's coastal suburbs. Median rent is $670 per week, reflecting healthy interest from tenants as well as owner-occupiers.
The market here is overwhelmingly house-driven: 91% of current listings are houses, with land making up 5%, apartments and units 3%, and townhouses just 1%. That dwelling mix underlines Waikiki's identity as a traditional suburban housing market, appealing to buyers after a standard block and home rather than higher-density living, and it stands in contrast to more unit-heavy coastal markets elsewhere in Perth.
Market snapshot
Waikiki property market
Median sale price
$835k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$670
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$660k
Median
$835k
Premium
$1m
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
85
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +16.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Waikiki by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Waikiki, WA 6169.
Population
12,453
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,611
median, per week
Median rent
$320
per week
Median mortgage
$1,600
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Waikiki
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Waikiki
$820k
54 Chalmers Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
7 Pingrup Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
57 Lakemba Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
26 Baltic Mews
Sold ~July 2026
$860k
36 Chalmers Ave
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
16 Shelton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$849k
2 Santa Barbara Court
Sold ~July 2026
$830k
15 Frigate Close
Sold ~July 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
Waikiki suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Waikiki?
The median house price in Waikiki, WA is $835k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.4%.
How much is rent in Waikiki?
The median weekly rent in Waikiki is around $670 per week.
Is Waikiki a good place to live?
Waikiki is an outer southern suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. Waikiki is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 12,453 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Waikiki?
Waikiki has a population of 12,453 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Waikiki?
There are 3 schools in or near Waikiki, including South Coast Baptist College, Charthouse Primary School and Waikiki Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Waikiki?
Properties in Waikiki take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Waikiki?
Entry-level properties in Waikiki start around $660k, while premium homes reach $1m.
What suburbs are near Waikiki?
Suburbs near Waikiki include Warnbro, Safety Bay, Cooloongup, Port Kennedy and Hillman.
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