Rossmoyne, WA: suburb profile

The population of Rossmoyne WA is 3,638 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rossmoyne is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Rossmoyne is $465 per week ($2,015 per month). Rossmoyne has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Rossmoyne has a population density of 2,217 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rossmoyne is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rossmoyne is $2,741.

Population
3,638
Census 2021
Median income
$730/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$465/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Rossmoyne vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Rossmoyne is $730 a week, 9% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 467th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $465 a week, $145 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 48, 7 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRossmoyneTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$730/wk$806/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$2,146/wk$1,722/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$465/wk$320/wk +45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,741/mo$1,759/mo +56%$1,733/mo
Median age4841 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.7%18.6% +3.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Rossmoyne, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Rossmoyne Population

3,638 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rossmoyne Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$730/wk
$37,960 per year
Ranked 4,918 of 14,663
Median Rent
$465/wk
$2,015 per month
Ranked 900 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,741/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Rossmoyne Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,146/wk
Median rent $465/wk
Rent to income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Rossmoyne against your income

About $9,299 a month
Median rent $465/wk
Left after rent $1,681/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Rossmoyne Schools

24
schools nearby
16
government
1109
avg ICSEA score
16,989
total students
Oberthur Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 646 students
1174
ICSEA
All Saints' College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,374 students
1162
ICSEA
Applecross Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 571 students
1155
ICSEA
St Benedict's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 336 students
1152
ICSEA
Rossmoyne Primary School Government
Primary · PP-6 · 407 students
1147
ICSEA
Mount Pleasant Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 564 students
1146
ICSEA
Bull Creek Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 405 students
1139
ICSEA
St Pius X Catholic School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 172 students
1136
ICSEA
Shelley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1136
ICSEA
Rossmoyne Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,824 students
1135
ICSEA
Willetton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 626 students
1133
ICSEA
Willetton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,767 students
1131
ICSEA
Bateman Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 371 students
1126
ICSEA
Burrendah Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 554 students
1122
ICSEA
Corpus Christi College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,789 students
1116
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rossmoyne Map

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Rossmoyne, Western Australia: 32.0394°S, 115.8681°E

Rossmoyne Schools (24)

People in Rossmoyne

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (1,695) Female 53.4% (1,945)

Population Density

2,217
people per km²
3,638 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,874
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.0%
India
5.9%
Malaysia
5.1%
China
4.4%
Singapore
2.6%
Sri Lanka
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
9.6%
Cantonese
3.0%
Malayalam
1.5%
Tamil
1.3%
Sinhalese
1.2%
Hindi
1.1%
Gujarati
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.5%
Australian
23.6%
Chinese
18.8%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
6.7%
Indian
6.6%
Italian
2.9%
German
2.4%
Dutch
1.7%
Polish
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.9%
Catholic
16.3%
Anglican
11.2%
Hinduism
5.2%
Buddhism
5.0%
Christian (other)
4.7%
Not stated
4.5%
Baptist
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.0% 1,831
Separated
1.4% 43
Divorced
5.1% 154
Widowed
9.6% 287
Never married
22.9% 689

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.6%
Couple: no children
23.7%
Couple: no children under 15
23.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
29.7%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
18.4%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Rossmoyne

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,218 occupied private dwellings in Rossmoyne at the 2021 Census, 13.9% were rented, 45.4% owned outright and 27.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
12.2% 148 dwellings
Owned outright
45.4% 553 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.0% 329 dwellings
Rented
13.9% 169 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 22 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
16.9%
3 bedrooms
24.4%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
12.7%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.5%
1 vehicle
30.1%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Rossmoyne

Employment

Employed full-time
29.5% 840 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 620 people
Unemployed
2.8% 81 people
Not in labour force
46.0% 1,311 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
47.3%
Managers
18.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%
Sales Workers
4.0%
Labourers
2.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Train
3.1%
Bicycle
1.6%
Bus
1.4%
Walked only
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.9%
Postgraduate Degree
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Certificate III/IV
13.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.5%
Engineering
19.3%
Health
16.7%
Society & Culture
8.6%
Education
8.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.3%
Information Technology
4.7%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
36.0%
Primary: Government
36.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Pre-school
6.4%
Vocational Education
4.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%
Primary: Catholic
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.2%
Has need for assistance
7.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
239
Heart disease
125
Arthritis
112
Diabetes
92
Asthma
88
Cancer
67
Lung condition
58
Stroke
49
Dementia
32
Kidney disease
27

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 384
Did not provide
86.7% 2,509

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.3% 673
Not a volunteer
76.7% 2,211

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
3.6% 103
Never served
96.3% 2,789

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
10.2%
2 children
34.3%
3 children
22.6%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
54
1961: 1970
102
1971: 1980
116
1981: 1990
258
1991: 2000
231
2001: 2010
372
2011: 2015
224
2016
43
2017
17
2018
42
2019
54
2020
20
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
40.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,082
Moved from WA
276
Moved: same area (SA2)
67
Moved from overseas
45
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from SA
8
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
27.3%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.8%
Step family: no other children
7.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Rossmoyne

The closest suburb to Rossmoyne is Brentwood (WA), 1.5 km away.

Brentwood (WA)
1.5 km away · income $785/wk · rent $350/wk
Salter Point
1.6 km away · income $878/wk · rent $450/wk
Bull Creek (WA)
1.9 km away · income $756/wk · rent $420/wk
Shelley (WA)
2.0 km away · income $898/wk · rent $380/wk
Mount Pleasant (WA)
2.3 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $460/wk
Willetton
2.5 km away · income $755/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rossmoyne

What is the population of Rossmoyne WA?

The population of Rossmoyne WA is 3,638 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,217 people per km². Rossmoyne is ranked #2,073 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rossmoyne?

The median personal income in Rossmoyne WA is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year. The median household income is $2,146 per week. Family income is $2,874 per week. Rossmoyne is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rossmoyne?

Median rent in Rossmoyne WA is $465 per week ($2,015 per month). Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Rossmoyne ranks #900 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rossmoyne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rossmoyne WA is $2,741. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rossmoyne?

The median age in Rossmoyne WA is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rossmoyne a good suburb to live in?

Rossmoyne is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,638. The median income is $730/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51312. All dollar figures in AUD.