South Australia · Suburb Profile

Rocky Camp SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rocky Camp, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rocky Camp SA is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocky Camp is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Rocky Camp is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rocky Camp has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocky Camp has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rocky Camp is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Camp is $1,127.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rocky Camp in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Rocky Camp Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocky Camp Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$655/wk

$34,060 per year

#6252 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rocky Camp Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (66) Female 50.7% (68)

Population Density

6.1

people per km²

133 people · 21.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Rocky Camp Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Rocky Camp Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 21 dwellings

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

Rocky Camp Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

5.5%

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

Rocky Camp Religion

No Religion

64.8%

Not stated

11.7%

Catholic

9.4%

Anglican

7.0%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocky Camp Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Rocky Camp Employment

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Employed full-time

34.6% 37 people

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Employed part-time

16.8% 18 people

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Not in labour force

48.6% 52 people

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

Rocky Camp Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.1%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

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

Rocky Camp Occupation

Labourers

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Managers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Professionals

10.5%

Sales Workers

10.5%

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

Rocky Camp Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

24.1%

Health

17.2%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

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

Rocky Camp Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocky Camp Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocky Camp Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 68

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Separated

6.1% 7

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Divorced

5.3% 6

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Widowed

3.5% 4

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Never married

25.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocky Camp Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

31.4%

Irish

5.9%

Dutch

5.3%

German

5.3%

Scottish

4.7%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Italian

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocky Camp School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

35.7%

Primary — Government

21.4%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Vocational Education

10.7%

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

Rocky Camp Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 10

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No need for assistance

95.9% 231

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

Rocky Camp Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.1% 23

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocky Camp Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.8%

$600-$799/mo

21.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

47.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rocky Camp How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

19.3%

Car (passenger)

14.0%

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

Rocky Camp Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

26.4%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Rocky Camp Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

46.6%

4 bedrooms

34.5%

5 bedrooms

6.9%

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

Rocky Camp Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

22.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocky Camp Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

228

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocky Camp Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Rocky Camp Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocky Camp Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

25.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocky Camp Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 15

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Did not provide

85.1% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocky Camp Children Ever Born

No children

32.1%

2 children

46.4%

3 children

21.4%

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

Rocky Camp When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Rocky Camp Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

39.6%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

10.4%

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

Rocky Camp Household Size

1 person

23.3%

2 persons

48.8%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocky Camp Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Rocky Camp Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocky Camp Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Rocky Camp Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.1%

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

If you earn X in Rocky Camp

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $993/wk

Rent share 26.1%

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Rocky Camp vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 67 Income: $824/wk Rent: $450/wk

Duncan

Pop: 67 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $158/wk

Miltalie

Pop: 67 Income: $860/wk Rent: $300/wk

Nantawarra

Pop: 67 Income: $687/wk Rent: $150/wk

Poochera

Pop: 67 Income: $525/wk

Stewart Range

Pop: 67 Income: $638/wk Rent: $105/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Camp

What is the population of Rocky Camp SA?

The population of Rocky Camp SA is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.1 people per km².Rocky Camp is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocky Camp?

The median personal income in Rocky Camp SA is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.Rocky Camp is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocky Camp?

Median rent in Rocky Camp SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rocky Camp ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocky Camp?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Camp SA is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocky Camp?

The median age in Rocky Camp SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocky Camp a good suburb to live in?

Rocky Camp is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 133.The median income is $655/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 41268. All dollar figures in AUD.