About the City of Rockingham

The City of Rockingham is located in the outer southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, about 45 klms south-west of the Perth CBD. The municipality covers about 260klm2 and includes the suburbs of Baldivis, Cooloongup, East Rockingham, Garden Island, Golden Bay, Hillman, Karnup, Peron, Port Kennedy, Rockingham, Safety Bay, Secret Harbour, Shoalwater, Singleton, Waikiki and Warnbro.

The region is a popular weekend destination for visitors and locals alike, offering a range of activities and attractions such as windsurfing, Penguin and Shoalwater Islands, WA Water Ski Park, Marapana Deer and Wildlife Park, Wineries, dolphin tours, fine dining and nationally recognised beaches.

City of Rockingham Council

Residents

New residents

A checklist to assist new residents to the City of Rockingham.

Your property

For information on subdividing, renovating, building, swimming pools, pest control and more.

Rubbish and waste

Information on rubbish and recycling collection and disposal of hazardous substances.

Home safety and security

Information on safety and security around the home.

Pets and animals

Information on ranger services and keeping pets and animals in the City of Rockingham.

Problems and disputes

Advice on resolving disputes ranging from dividing fences, graffiti and noise disturbances.

Rates

Information on how your rates are calculated, payment options, and discounts.

Conscious living

Information on reducing your footprint on the environment.

Business and Development

Doing business in Rockingham

The City of Rockingham encourages sustainable business development in the region.

Licences, permits and regulations

Licenses, permits and regulations applicable to businesses/developers within the City of Rockingham.

Land and property

Town planning and zoning, land use, building plans, availability and more.

Council tenders and EOI's

For information on current tender opportunities and EOI's.

City and Community

About Rockingham

Information about Rockingham, including history, photos, maps and our sister city in Japan.

Community places

Information on all the places available to you within the City of Rockingham

Health and support

Rockingham aims to be a healthy and wise community and provides advice on a range of topics.

Safety and security

Information on fire, community safety, crime prevention, graffiti, senior safety and more.

Travel and roads

Information on travel and roads, traffic management, pavements, footpaths and more.

Disability access and inclusion

Information on the City of Rockingham's initiatives to improve disability access and inclusion.

Leisure and Recreation

Why visit Rockingham

There's something special for everyone in Rockingham

Getting there and around

How to get to Rockingham and how to get around once you are here.

Places to stay

Information and accommodation, camping and caravan grounds.

Shopping

Rockingham has a range of shopping centres spread throughout the region

Restaurants and cafes

Great places for casual and formal dining.

Things to do

There is so much to do in Rockingham - from water activities to arts and crafts

Places to go

Places to go in Rockingham, including libraries, art galleries, wineries, beaches and more.

Just for you

Are you over 55 or have special needs? Then this section is for you.

Events and activity guide

Find out what's happening in the City of Rockingham.