Rocky Plain NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rocky Plain NSW is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocky Plain is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Rocky Plain is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rocky Plain has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocky Plain has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Plain is $789.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rocky Plain in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Rocky Plain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rocky Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$789/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rocky Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (37) Female 48.6% (35)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
69 people · 133.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Rocky Plain Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocky Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 5 dwellings

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

Rocky Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rocky Plain Religion

No Religion
32.0%
Anglican
25.3%
Catholic
16.0%
Uniting Church
10.7%
Not stated
8.0%
Christian (other)
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocky Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%

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

Rocky Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 22 people
Employed part-time
25.5% 14 people
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Not in labour force
34.5% 19 people

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

Rocky Plain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.3%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Certificate I/II
14.3%

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

Rocky Plain Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%

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

Rocky Plain Field of Study

Health
23.8%
Management & Commerce
23.8%
Engineering
19.0%
Creative Arts
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%

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

Rocky Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocky Plain Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocky Plain Marital Status

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Married
48.1% 26
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Divorced
7.4% 4
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Never married
44.4% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocky Plain Ancestry

English
37.3%
Australian
20.6%
Scottish
17.6%
Irish
16.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.9%
Other
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocky Plain School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
71.4%
Primary — Government
28.6%

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

Rocky Plain Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 5
No need for assistance
96.0% 120

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

Rocky Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer
47.3% 26
Not a volunteer
52.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocky Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.2%
Did not go to work
20.8%

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

Rocky Plain Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
52.4%
4+ vehicles
23.8%

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

Rocky Plain Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
46.7%

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

Rocky Plain Population Mobility

6.3%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
65.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocky Plain Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocky Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Lung condition
3

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

Rocky Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
13.8%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocky Plain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.1%
Couple — no children
24.6%
Couple — no children under 15
21.1%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%
One parent — children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocky Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.1% 12
Did not provide
76.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocky Plain Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Rocky Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
35.2%
15–29 hours
7.4%
30+ hours
5.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Rocky Plain Household Size

2 persons
47.4%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocky Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from NSW
4

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

Rocky Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocky Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Rocky Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Rocky Plain

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,532/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rocky Plain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Plain

What is the population of Rocky Plain NSW?

The population of Rocky Plain NSW is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Rocky Plain?

The median personal income in Rocky Plain NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Rocky Plain?

Median rent in Rocky Plain NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocky Plain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Plain NSW is $789. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocky Plain?

The median age in Rocky Plain NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocky Plain a good suburb to live in?

Rocky Plain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 69.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 13402. All dollar figures in AUD.