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Rookwood NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rookwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Rookwood NSW is 3 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rookwood is $824 per week ($42,848 per year). Median rent in Rookwood is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Rookwood has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Rookwood has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (0% of residents).
There were 4 recorded offences in Rookwood in 2025-26, a rate of 1333 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Rookwood Population
Rookwood Median Income & Rent
Rookwood Demographics
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Rookwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rookwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rookwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rookwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rookwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rookwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rookwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rookwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Rookwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rookwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rookwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rookwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rookwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Rookwood Schools
Showing 15 of 36 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rookwood
What is the population of Rookwood NSW?
The population of Rookwood NSW is 3 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Rookwood?
The median personal income in Rookwood NSW is $824 per week, or $42,848 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.
How much is rent in Rookwood?
Median rent in Rookwood NSW is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 13.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What is the median age in Rookwood?
The median age in Rookwood NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Rookwood a good suburb to live in?
Rookwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3.The median income is $824/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.0% 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: 13409. All dollar figures in AUD.