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Rockbank VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rockbank VIC is 2,583 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rockbank is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in Rockbank is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rockbank has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rockbank has a population density of 594.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rockbank is India. The most common religion is No Religion (21% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockbank is $1,800.

There were 616 recorded offences in Rockbank in 2025-25, a rate of 238 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (386 offences).

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Rockbank Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rockbank Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$896/wk

$46,592 per year

#2182 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rockbank Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (1,364) Female 47.2% (1,219)

Population Density

594.6

people per km²

2,583 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,043

Family income/wk

Rockbank 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rockbank Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

22.6% 134 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

77.4% 460 dwellings

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

Rockbank Country of Birth

Australia

66.6%

India

27.8%

England

1.2%

Bangladesh

0.8%

Afghanistan

0.7%

Fiji

0.7%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.6%

Indonesia

0.6%

Chile

0.5%

Egypt

0.4%

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

Rockbank Religion

No Religion

21.2%

Catholic

20.4%

Other Religions Tot

13.6%

Othr Rel Sikhism

13.2%

Hinduism

11.3%

Not stated

9.2%

Islam

7.0%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rockbank Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Rockbank Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

42.6%

Other

23.8%

Hindi

9.6%

SAL Tot

5.6%

Tamil

5.2%

Urdu

5.2%

Arabic

4.2%

Gujarati

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Rockbank Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 811 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 401 people

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Unemployed

4.9% 86 people

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Not in labour force

25.7% 448 people

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

Rockbank Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Certificate III/IV

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.4%

Postgraduate Degree

15.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Rockbank Occupation

Professionals

23.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.1%

Managers

8.8%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

5.5%

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

Rockbank Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.4%

Engineering

16.9%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Information Technology

9.4%

Health

8.5%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Education

5.1%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

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

Rockbank Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rockbank Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rockbank Marital Status

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Married

49.4% 990

↔️

Separated

3.7% 74

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Divorced

8.7% 174

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Widowed

2.6% 53

👤

Never married

35.5% 712

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rockbank Ancestry

Other

32.4%

Indian

15.2%

Australian

14.6%

English

14.1%

Maltese

4.4%

Filipino

4.2%

Irish

3.4%

Scottish

3.3%

Italian

2.9%

Vietnamese

2.0%

Chinese

1.8%

German

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rockbank School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.7%

Vocational Education

17.5%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Pre-school

15.0%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

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

Rockbank Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 181

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 4,559

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

Rockbank Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

7.0% 127

—

Not a volunteer

93.0% 1,691

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rockbank Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

1.7%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

39.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rockbank How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Train

4.1%

Truck

2.1%

Other

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Walked only

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

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

Rockbank Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

37.1%

2 vehicles

40.8%

3 vehicles

12.2%

4+ vehicles

5.1%

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

Rockbank Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.4%

2 bedrooms

3.0%

3 bedrooms

37.2%

4 bedrooms

45.9%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Rockbank Population Mobility

51.1%

moved in the last year

78.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rockbank Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,742

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rockbank Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

157

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

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

Rockbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rockbank Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.5%

Couple — no children

22.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rockbank Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 3

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Previously served

1.1% 20

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Never served

98.7% 1,816

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rockbank Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 179

—

Did not provide

90.1% 1,634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rockbank Children Ever Born

No children

38.0%

1 child

21.7%

2 children

26.0%

3 children

11.4%

4 children

2.2%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Rockbank When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

354

2011–2015

287

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Rockbank Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

22.1%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

41.2%

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

Rockbank Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

27.6%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rockbank Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,134

Moved from VIC

1,025

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

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

Rockbank Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.3%

Step family — no other children

6.9%

Blended family — no other children

2.9%

Intact family — other children present

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rockbank Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 616 total

Theft

386

Assault

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Weapons

Fraud

Public Order

Robbery

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rockbank Schools

schools nearby

government

1030

avg ICSEA score

3,215

total students

Aintree Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,323 students

1058

ICSEA

Dharra School Government

Combined · U · 111 students

1029

ICSEA

Rockbank Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 615 students

1027

ICSEA

Thornhill Park Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 768 students

1019

ICSEA

Yarrabing Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-8 · 398 students

1018

ICSEA

Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Woodlea Independent

Combined

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

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Rockbank Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Rockbank

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,421/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Rockbank vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,293 Income: $868/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,305 Income: $801/wk Rent: $360/wk

Eagle Point

Pop: 1,306 Income: $599/wk Rent: $310/wk

Leneva

Pop: 1,317 Income: $1,074/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 1,322 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

Silvan

Pop: 1,323 Income: $805/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockbank

What is the population of Rockbank VIC?

The population of Rockbank VIC is 2,583 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 594.6 people per km².Rockbank is ranked #2,669 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rockbank?

The median personal income in Rockbank VIC is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,043 per week.Rockbank is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rockbank?

Median rent in Rockbank VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rockbank ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rockbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockbank VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rockbank?

The median age in Rockbank VIC is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rockbank a good suburb to live in?

Rockbank is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,583.The median income is $896/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 22186. All dollar figures in AUD.