Rookhurst NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rookhurst NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rookhurst is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Rookhurst is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rookhurst has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Rookhurst has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rookhurst is $1,842.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rookhurst in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Rookhurst Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rookhurst Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rookhurst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (27) Female 55.0% (33)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
60 people · 53.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Rookhurst Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rookhurst Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 15 dwellings

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

Rookhurst Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rookhurst Religion

Anglican
31.1%
Not stated
23.0%
Catholic
14.8%
No Religion
14.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.8%
Uniting Church
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rookhurst Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%

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

Rookhurst Employment

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Employed full-time
19.1% 9 people
Employed part-time
14.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
66.0% 31 people

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

Rookhurst Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
29.2%

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

Rookhurst Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Rookhurst Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Rookhurst Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rookhurst Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
27.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rookhurst Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 28
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Divorced
23.6% 13
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Never married
25.5% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rookhurst Ancestry

English
41.8%
Australian
38.2%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rookhurst Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 100

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

Rookhurst Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.9% 11
Not a volunteer
77.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rookhurst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Rookhurst Car Ownership

2 vehicles
61.1%
4+ vehicles
38.9%

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

Rookhurst Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
69.2%

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

Rookhurst Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
18.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rookhurst Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rookhurst Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Cancer
5
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Rookhurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
9.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rookhurst Family Structure

Couple — no children
68.6%
Couple — children under 15
11.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.4%
One parent — no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rookhurst Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.4% 11
Did not provide
75.6% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rookhurst Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
27.3%

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

Rookhurst When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1981–1990
4

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

Rookhurst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
22.9%
15–29 hours
6.3%
30+ hours
29.2%
Did not do domestic work
27.1%

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

Rookhurst Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
80.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rookhurst Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from NSW
8

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

Rookhurst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Rookhurst Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Rookhurst

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,095/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rookhurst vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rookhurst

What is the population of Rookhurst NSW?

The population of Rookhurst NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Rookhurst?

The median personal income in Rookhurst NSW is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Rookhurst?

Median rent in Rookhurst NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rookhurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rookhurst NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rookhurst?

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

Is Rookhurst a good suburb to live in?

Rookhurst is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 13408. All dollar figures in AUD.