South Australia · Suburb Profile

Rocky Gully SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rocky Gully SA is 113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocky Gully is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Rocky Gully is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Rocky Gully has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocky Gully has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Gully is $1,322.

There were 3 recorded offences in Rocky Gully in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Rocky Gully Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocky Gully Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$769/wk

$39,988 per year

#4151 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,322/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rocky Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (56) Female 50.4% (57)

Population Density

4.7

people per km²

113 people · 23.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Rocky Gully 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocky Gully Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 18 dwellings

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

Rocky Gully Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rocky Gully Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Not stated

12.3%

Lutheran

9.4%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Catholic

7.5%

Anglican

4.7%

SB OSB NRA OSB

4.7%

Buddhism

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocky Gully Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.8%

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

Rocky Gully Employment

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Employed full-time

53.2% 42 people

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Employed part-time

15.2% 12 people

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Not in labour force

31.6% 25 people

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

Rocky Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.5%

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

Rocky Gully Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.9%

Managers

20.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Professionals

11.6%

Labourers

11.6%

Sales Workers

9.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

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

Rocky Gully Field of Study

Engineering

32.6%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Health

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Education

7.0%

Society & Culture

7.0%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

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

Rocky Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocky Gully Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

29.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocky Gully Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 51

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Separated

5.8% 6

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Divorced

16.5% 17

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Never married

28.2% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocky Gully Ancestry

Australian

27.9%

English

21.1%

German

12.2%

Scottish

8.8%

Italian

6.8%

Irish

6.1%

Other

5.4%

Vietnamese

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Indian

2.0%

Polish

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocky Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

37.5%

Vocational Education

25.0%

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

Rocky Gully Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 195

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

Rocky Gully Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.0% 12

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Not a volunteer

85.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocky Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rocky Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Car (passenger)

13.1%

Other

6.6%

Did not go to work

4.9%

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

Rocky Gully Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.1%

2 vehicles

22.9%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

31.4%

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

Rocky Gully Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.4%

2 bedrooms

11.4%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

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

Rocky Gully Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

30.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocky Gully Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

195

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocky Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

Asthma

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

Rocky Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

17.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocky Gully Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.7%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

One parent — no children under 15

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocky Gully Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 3

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Never served

96.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rocky Gully Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 12

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Did not provide

85.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocky Gully Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

35.0%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

15.0%

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

Rocky Gully When Migrants Arrived

2020

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

Rocky Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

22.1%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Rocky Gully Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

51.5%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocky Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Rocky Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocky Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rocky Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Rocky Gully

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,100/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $733/wk Rent: $249/wk Save: $26/wk

Rocky Gully vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Taldra

Pop: 57 Income: $537/wk Rent: $170/wk

Leawood Gardens

Pop: 57 Income: $1,174/wk Rent: $260/wk

Dudley East

Pop: 58 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

Keilira

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $50/wk

Kingsford (SA)

Pop: 58 Income: $880/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Charles

Pop: 58 Income: $784/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Gully

What is the population of Rocky Gully SA?

The population of Rocky Gully SA is 113 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².Rocky Gully is ranked #8,601 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocky Gully?

The median personal income in Rocky Gully SA is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Rocky Gully is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocky Gully?

Median rent in Rocky Gully SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rocky Gully ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocky Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Gully SA is $1,322. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocky Gully?

The median age in Rocky Gully SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocky Gully a good suburb to live in?

Rocky Gully is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 113.The median income is $769/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 41269. All dollar figures in AUD.