Suburbs Rochford

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Rochford VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rochford, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rochford VIC is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rochford is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Rochford is $406 per week ($1,759 per month). Rochford has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Rochford has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rochford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rochford is $1,907.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rochford in 2024-24, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Rochford, Victoria — 37.3101°S, 144.6652°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rochford Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rochford Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,042/wk
$54,184 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$406/wk
$1,759 per month
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,907/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rochford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (36) Female 47.8% (33)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
71 people · 15.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Rochford Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
20-24
25-29
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rochford Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.5% 12 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
45.5% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rochford Country of Birth

Australia
89.2%
England
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rochford Religion

No Religion
49.3%
Catholic
14.1%
Anglican
12.7%
Uniting Church
11.3%
Not stated
8.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rochford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rochford Employment

💼
Employed full-time
46.7% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.3% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.0% 18 people

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

Rochford Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.3%
Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.7%

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

Rochford Occupation

Professionals
27.8%
Labourers
22.2%
Managers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Sales Workers
16.7%

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

Rochford Field of Study

Engineering
30.4%
Management & Commerce
30.4%
Agriculture & Environment
21.7%
Health
17.4%

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

Rochford Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rochford Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rochford Marital Status

💍
Married
50.0% 26
📋
Divorced
17.3% 9
👤
Never married
32.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rochford Ancestry

English
29.8%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.6%
German
9.6%
Other
5.8%
Italian
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rochford School & University Attendance

Pre-school
53.8%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Secondary — Catholic
23.1%

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

Rochford Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.3% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.7% 129

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

Rochford Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.0% 11
—
Not a volunteer
80.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rochford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rochford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Did not go to work
16.1%
Car (passenger)
12.9%

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

Rochford Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.2%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
17.2%

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

Rochford Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
17.9%

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

Rochford Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rochford Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
119
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rochford Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
4
Heart disease
3

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

Rochford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%
$3,500+/wk
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rochford Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
33.9%
Couple — no children under 15
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rochford Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 11
—
Did not provide
80.4% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rochford Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Rochford When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
4
2019
5

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

Rochford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.3%
5–14 hours
48.4%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

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

Rochford Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rochford Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from NSW
4

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

Rochford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rochford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Rochford Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $406/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Rochford

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $406/wk
Left after rent $1,218/wk
Rent share 25.0%

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Rochford vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cullen
Pop: 36 Income: $575/wk Rent: $195/wk
Homerton
Pop: 36 Income: $820/wk
Burramboot
Pop: 36 Income: $1,042/wk
Dunluce
Pop: 36 Income: $630/wk
Hiamdale
Pop: 36 Income: $966/wk
Kevington
Pop: 36 Income: $669/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochford

What is the population of Rochford VIC?

The population of Rochford VIC is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Rochford?

The median personal income in Rochford VIC is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Rochford?

Median rent in Rochford VIC is $406 per week ($1,759 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Rochford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rochford VIC is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rochford?

The median age in Rochford VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rochford a good suburb to live in?

Rochford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 71.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.0% 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: 22185. All dollar figures in AUD.