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Rocky River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rocky River NSW is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocky River is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Rocky River has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocky River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky River is $1,673.

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Rocky River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocky River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,673/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1.6 per bedroom

Rocky River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.5% (20) Female 35.5% (11)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

35 people · 654.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

1.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Rocky River Age Distribution

10-14

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocky River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Rocky River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rocky River Religion

Not stated

37.5%

No Religion

34.4%

Catholic

28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocky River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.0%

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

Rocky River Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 5 people

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Not in labour force

66.7% 10 people

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

Rocky River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Rocky River Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Rocky River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocky River Marital Status

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Married

32.1% 9

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Divorced

25.0% 7

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Never married

42.9% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocky River Ancestry

Irish

31.4%

Australian

28.6%

English

11.4%

German

11.4%

Italian

8.6%

Polish

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocky River School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

57.1%

Primary — Government

42.9%

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

Rocky River Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 43

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

Rocky River Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.6% 6

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Not a volunteer

71.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocky River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

100.0%

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

Rocky River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

50.0%

2 bedrooms

50.0%

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

Rocky River Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

16.7%

moved in the last 5 years

30.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocky River Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocky River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

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

Rocky River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

23.1%

$400-$499/wk

30.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

23.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocky River Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.7%

One parent — children under 15

25.0%

Couple — children under 15

20.8%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocky River Military Service

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Previously served

20.0% 4

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Never served

80.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rocky River Unpaid Carers

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Did not provide

100.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocky River Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Rocky River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Rocky River Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

45.0%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

20.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Rocky River Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocky River Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Rocky River

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,187/wk

Rent share —

Rocky River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Balickera

Pop: 18 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

Brawboy

Pop: 18 Income: $900/wk Rent: $400/wk

Coxs Crown

Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk

Moolpa

Pop: 18 Income: $791/wk

Moore Park

Pop: 18 Income: $774/wk Rent: $550/wk

Mount Foster

Pop: 18 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky River

What is the population of Rocky River NSW?

The population of Rocky River NSW is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Rocky River?

The median personal income in Rocky River NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocky River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky River NSW is $1,673. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocky River?

The median age in Rocky River NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocky River a good suburb to live in?

Rocky River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 35.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13404. All dollar figures in AUD.