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Rockingham, Western Australia

Rockingham is a city in Western Australia located 47km south of Perth. It has a population of 64,000 and forms the southernmost border of the Perth metropolitan area.

It was first surveyed in 1847 , it was gazetted as a town in 1897 .

In its early days, Rockingham was a busy port, shipping Jarrah and Sandalwood overseas.

The city fronts onto the sheltered waters of Cockburn Sound and is a popular holiday destination.

Suburbs & Localities
Baldivis; Cooloongup; East Rockingham; Golden Bay; Hillman; Karnup; Peron; Port Kennedy; Rockingham; Safety Bay; Secret Harbour; Shoalwater; Singleton; Waikiki; Warnbro.

Tourist Attractions
Penguin Island; Shoalwater Islands; Museum; WA Water Ski Park; Marapana Deer & Wildlife Park; Peel Estate Winery; Baldivis Estate Winery; Rockingham City Shopping Centre; Pt Peron Lookout; Churchill Park; Bell Park; Numerous Beaches; PCYC's Skatepark; Art Gallery; Community Theatre; Restaurants; Salt Lakes, Naragebup Environment Centre; Aquatic Centre; Archery Park; Golden Ponds Fishing; Swim with the Dolphins; Surfing.

Local Industries
Nickel refinery; light industry; crayfishing; fishing; farming; tourism; forestry; market gardening; boat building; structural engineering; horticulture; ceramics; viticulture; grain silos; building service industries; building' and construction; entertainment and leisure; retail and commerce.

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