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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rookwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$824/wk
$42,848 per year
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Median Rent
$243/wk
$1,053 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rookwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 0.0% (0) Female 100.0% (4)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
3 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Rookwood Age Distribution

50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rookwood Religion

Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rookwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Rookwood Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rookwood Ancestry

Maltese
57.1%
Australian
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rookwood Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 7

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

Rookwood Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rookwood How People Get to Work

Walked only
100.0%

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

Rookwood Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rookwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
7
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rookwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rookwood Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rookwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rookwood Schools

36
schools nearby
13
government
1044
avg ICSEA score
19,380
total students
St Patrick's College, Strathfield Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,598 students
1126
ICSEA
Alpha Omega Senior College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 822 students
1111
ICSEA
Marie Bashir Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 424 students
1104
ICSEA
Homebush Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1094
ICSEA
Greenacre Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 322 students
1087
ICSEA
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 101 students
1084
ICSEA
Strathfield South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 423 students
1084
ICSEA
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 357 students
1081
ICSEA
Strathfield Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,063 students
1077
ICSEA
Al-Faisal College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,282 students
1077
ICSEA
Victoria Avenue Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1071
ICSEA
Homebush West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 424 students
1069
ICSEA
Malek Fahd Islamic School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 3,352 students
1063
ICSEA
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 383 students
1048
ICSEA
International Maarif Schools of Australia Independent
Combined · K-11 · 362 students
1043
ICSEA

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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Rookwood Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $243/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.0%

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

If you earn X in Rookwood

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $243/wk
Left after rent $1,631/wk
Rent share 13.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rookwood vs State & National Average

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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.