Rockley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rockley NSW is 180 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rockley is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Rockley is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Rockley has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Rockley has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rockley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockley is $975.

There were 5 recorded offences in Rockley in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Rockley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rockley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$715/wk
$37,180 per year
#5198 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$245/wk
$1,062 per month
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rockley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (98) Female 45.6% (82)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
180 people · 99.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Rockley 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rockley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.1% 36 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.9% 26 dwellings

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

Rockley Country of Birth

Australia
96.6%
England
3.4%

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

Rockley Religion

No Religion
45.8%
Catholic
21.7%
Anglican
18.1%
Not stated
7.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.2%
Uniting Church
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rockley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%

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

Rockley Employment

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Employed full-time
38.8% 50 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 29 people
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Not in labour force
38.8% 50 people

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

Rockley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.6%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.9%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%

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

Rockley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.0%
Managers
19.4%
Clerical & Administrative
17.7%
Professionals
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%
Labourers
6.5%

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

Rockley Field of Study

Engineering
32.7%
Management & Commerce
19.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.4%
Health
11.5%
Education
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
9.6%

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

Rockley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rockley Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rockley Marital Status

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Married
43.2% 64
↔️
Separated
5.4% 8
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Divorced
14.2% 21
🕊️
Widowed
8.1% 12
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Never married
29.1% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rockley Ancestry

Australian
32.2%
English
32.2%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
8.1%
Italian
3.4%
Other
3.4%
German
3.0%
French
1.3%
Greek
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rockley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.0%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%
Secondary — Government
16.0%
Vocational Education
12.0%

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

Rockley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 22
No need for assistance
93.2% 300

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

Rockley Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.9% 30
Not a volunteer
77.1% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rockley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
19.2%
$450-$599/mo
11.5%
$600-$799/mo
30.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rockley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.5%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Did not go to work
5.6%
Walked only
4.2%

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

Rockley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3 vehicles
14.9%
4+ vehicles
12.2%

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

Rockley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
13.2%
3 bedrooms
59.2%
4 bedrooms
18.4%
5 bedrooms
5.3%

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

Rockley Population Mobility

4.8%
moved in the last year
32.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rockley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
337
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rockley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Arthritis
15
Asthma
11
Diabetes
11
Stroke
5
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
3
Dementia
3

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

Rockley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rockley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.0%
Couple — no children
40.3%
One parent — children under 15
10.4%
Couple — no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rockley Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.1% 7
👤
Never served
94.9% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rockley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.2% 35
Did not provide
74.8% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rockley Children Ever Born

No children
17.5%
2 children
52.5%
3 children
22.5%
4 children
7.5%

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

Rockley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
6
1981–1990
4

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

Rockley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5–14 hours
34.1%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.2%

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

Rockley Household Size

1 person
31.6%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
18.4%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rockley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
160
Moved from NSW
6

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

Rockley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rockley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Weapons
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rockley Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
941
avg ICSEA score
13
total students
Rockley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 13 students
941
ICSEA

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

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Rockley Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,111/wk
Median Rent $245/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Rockley

≈ $4,814/month
Median rent $245/wk
Left after rent $866/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rockley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockley

What is the population of Rockley NSW?

The population of Rockley NSW is 180 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Rockley is ranked #7,256 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rockley?

The median personal income in Rockley NSW is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,111 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Rockley is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rockley?

Median rent in Rockley NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rockley ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rockley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockley NSW is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rockley?

The median age in Rockley NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rockley a good suburb to live in?

Rockley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 180.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13395. All dollar figures in AUD.