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Rokewood VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rokewood VIC is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rokewood is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Rokewood is $215 per week ($932 per month). Rokewood has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Rokewood has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rokewood is $867.

There were 41 recorded offences in Rokewood in 2025-25, a rate of 197 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

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Rokewood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rokewood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$716/wk

$37,232 per year

#5172 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rokewood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (109) Female 48.3% (102)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

208 people · 186.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,762

Family income/wk

Rokewood 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

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rokewood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.6% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.4% 26 dwellings

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

Rokewood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rokewood Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Catholic

22.1%

Uniting Church

10.3%

Not stated

8.7%

Anglican

8.2%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Buddhism

2.6%

Baptist

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rokewood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.6%

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

Rokewood Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 67 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 30 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 59 people

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

Rokewood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

22.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Rokewood Occupation

Managers

25.5%

Professionals

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Labourers

17.0%

Sales Workers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

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

Rokewood Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Creative Arts

15.0%

Engineering

12.5%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

Health

10.0%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Education

10.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.5%

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

Rokewood Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rokewood Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rokewood Marital Status

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Married

41.4% 72

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Separated

1.7% 3

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Divorced

12.1% 21

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Widowed

6.3% 11

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Never married

38.5% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rokewood Ancestry

Australian

42.4%

English

29.8%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

8.2%

Dutch

4.5%

German

2.0%

Greek

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rokewood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.5%

Pre-school

21.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.2%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Vocational Education

8.1%

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

Rokewood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 18

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No need for assistance

95.2% 354

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

Rokewood Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 33

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rokewood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

22.2%

$600-$799/mo

27.8%

$800-$999/mo

27.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rokewood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.9%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Walked only

9.6%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

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

Rokewood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

17.6%

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

Rokewood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

32.9%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Rokewood Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rokewood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

383

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rokewood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Rokewood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rokewood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rokewood Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 5

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Never served

96.9% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rokewood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 18

—

Did not provide

88.5% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rokewood Children Ever Born

No children

43.2%

2 children

34.1%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

9.1%

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

Rokewood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

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

Rokewood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Rokewood Household Size

1 person

30.8%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rokewood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

160

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rokewood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rokewood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 41 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rokewood Schools

schools nearby

government

959

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rokewood Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 42 students

959

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rokewood Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,286/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Rokewood

Your weekly income

≈ $5,573/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $1,071/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Rokewood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bulart

Pop: 104 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cobaw

Pop: 104 Income: $885/wk Rent: $568/wk

Condah

Pop: 104 Income: $900/wk Rent: $206/wk

Flaggy Creek

Pop: 104 Income: $541/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wattle Flat (Vic.)

Pop: 104 Income: $822/wk

Yabba North

Pop: 104 Income: $481/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rokewood

What is the population of Rokewood VIC?

The population of Rokewood VIC is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Rokewood is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rokewood?

The median personal income in Rokewood VIC is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,286 per week.Family income is $1,762 per week.Rokewood is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rokewood?

Median rent in Rokewood VIC is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rokewood ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rokewood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rokewood VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rokewood?

The median age in Rokewood VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rokewood a good suburb to live in?

Rokewood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 208.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 22191. All dollar figures in AUD.