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Rocklyn VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rocklyn VIC is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocklyn is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Rocklyn is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rocklyn has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocklyn has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rocklyn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocklyn is $1,700.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rocklyn in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Rocklyn, Victoria — 37.4391°S, 144.0508°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rocklyn Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rocklyn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Rocklyn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.5% (17) Female 59.5% (25)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
43 people · 17.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Rocklyn Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocklyn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.1% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Rocklyn Country of Birth

Australia
78.6%
England
21.4%

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

Rocklyn Religion

No Religion
51.4%
Catholic
29.7%
Not stated
18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocklyn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.9%

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

Rocklyn Employment

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Employed full-time
19.4% 7 people
⏰
Employed part-time
41.7% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.9% 14 people

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

Rocklyn Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
22.2%

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

Rocklyn Occupation

Professionals
37.5%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%

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

Rocklyn Field of Study

Management & Commerce
40.0%
Society & Culture
40.0%
Health
20.0%

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

Rocklyn Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocklyn Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocklyn Marital Status

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Married
36.4% 16
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Divorced
20.5% 9
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Never married
43.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocklyn Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
22.2%
Irish
17.5%
Scottish
11.1%
German
6.3%
Italian
4.8%
Maltese
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocklyn Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
16.7% 12
✅
No need for assistance
83.3% 60

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

Rocklyn Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.2% 6
—
Not a volunteer
83.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocklyn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
66.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rocklyn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Rocklyn Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
57.1%
3 vehicles
14.3%

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

Rocklyn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.2%
3 bedrooms
57.7%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Rocklyn Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
10.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocklyn Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocklyn Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
7
Heart disease
6
Mental health
5

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

Rocklyn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
14.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocklyn Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.8%
Couple — children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocklyn Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 4
—
Did not provide
89.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocklyn Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Rocklyn When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Rocklyn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
45.5%
15–29 hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
30.3%

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

Rocklyn Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
54.5%
4 persons
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocklyn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocklyn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Rocklyn Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Rocklyn

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $925/wk
Rent share 17.8%

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Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk
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Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $6/wk

Rocklyn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bayindeen
Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk
Banyan
Pop: 22 Income: $1,075/wk
Barrakee
Pop: 22 Income: $425/wk
Havilah (Vic.)
Pop: 22 Income: $674/wk
Heathcote South
Pop: 22 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $320/wk
Knebsworth
Pop: 22 Income: $1,042/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocklyn

What is the population of Rocklyn VIC?

The population of Rocklyn VIC is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Rocklyn?

The median personal income in Rocklyn VIC is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Rocklyn?

Median rent in Rocklyn VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocklyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocklyn VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocklyn?

The median age in Rocklyn VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocklyn a good suburb to live in?

Rocklyn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 43.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 22188. All dollar figures in AUD.