Suburbs Rock Flat

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Rock Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rock Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rock Flat NSW is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rock Flat is $1,113 per week ($57,876 per year). Median rent in Rock Flat is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rock Flat has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Rock Flat has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rock Flat is $3,250.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rock Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Rock Flat Map

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📍 Rock Flat, New South Wales — 36.3802°S, 149.2241°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rock Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rock Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,113/wk
$57,876 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rock Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (36) Female 52.0% (39)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
73 people · 213.1 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,550
Family income/wk

Rock Flat Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rock Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 15 dwellings

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

Rock Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rock Flat Religion

Anglican
42.9%
No Religion
22.9%
Catholic
20.0%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rock Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.3%

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

Rock Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
77.8% 35 people
⏰
Employed part-time
6.7% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
15.6% 7 people

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

Rock Flat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Rock Flat Occupation

Managers
85.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Rock Flat Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
39.1%
Society & Culture
26.1%
Engineering
21.7%
Health
13.0%

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

Rock Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rock Flat Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rock Flat Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 44
🕊️
Widowed
4.5% 3
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Never married
28.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rock Flat Ancestry

Australian
26.2%
English
23.3%
German
10.7%
Scottish
10.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.8%
Irish
6.8%
Russian
5.8%
Greek
4.9%
Other
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rock Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Rock Flat Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 139

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

Rock Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.2% 6
—
Not a volunteer
89.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rock Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.8%
Did not go to work
15.2%

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

Rock Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
37.5%
4+ vehicles
31.3%

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

Rock Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
26.1%
4 bedrooms
39.1%
5 bedrooms
13.0%
6+ bedrooms
21.7%

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

Rock Flat Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
23.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
81.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rock Flat Indigenous Population

12.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rock Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
8
Arthritis
5
Asthma
5
Mental health
3

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

Rock Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,500+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rock Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.7%
Couple — no children
30.2%
Couple — no children under 15
11.1%
One parent — children under 15
9.5%
One parent — no children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rock Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 7
—
Did not provide
88.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rock Flat Children Ever Born

No children
38.1%
2 children
38.1%
3 children
23.8%

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

Rock Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5–14 hours
40.3%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Rock Flat Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
21.7%
3 persons
21.7%
5 persons
13.0%
6+ persons
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rock Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
65
Moved from ACT
5

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

Rock Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rock Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Rock Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,625/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Rock Flat

≈ $11,375/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $2,375/wk
Rent share 9.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Coogee
Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $43/wk
Cobar
Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Rock Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bangheet
Pop: 37 Income: $825/wk
Belltrees
Pop: 37 Income: $1,218/wk Rent: $325/wk
Brushy Creek
Pop: 37 Income: $725/wk Rent: $170/wk
Carrowbrook
Pop: 37 Income: $537/wk Rent: $107/wk
Cavan (NSW)
Pop: 37 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $300/wk
Watagan
Pop: 37 Income: $450/wk Rent: $375/wk

Compare Rock Flat

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Flat

What is the population of Rock Flat NSW?

The population of Rock Flat NSW is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Rock Flat?

The median personal income in Rock Flat NSW is $1,113 per week, or $57,876 per year.The median household income is $2,625 per week.Family income is $2,550 per week.

How much is rent in Rock Flat?

Median rent in Rock Flat NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rock Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rock Flat NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rock Flat?

The median age in Rock Flat NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rock Flat a good suburb to live in?

Rock Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 73.The median income is $1,113/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 13391. All dollar figures in AUD.