Rouchel NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rouchel NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rouchel is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Rouchel is $343 per week ($1,486 per month). Rouchel has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Rouchel has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rouchel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rouchel is $2,875.

There were 3 recorded offences in Rouchel in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Rouchel Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rouchel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$966/wk
$50,232 per year
#1470 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$343/wk
$1,486 per month
#3570 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,875/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rouchel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (79) Female 43.6% (61)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
137 people · 72.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,321
Family income/wk

Rouchel 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rouchel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.0% 8 dwellings

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

Rouchel Country of Birth

Australia
90.6%
England
9.4%

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

Rouchel Religion

No Religion
27.4%
Not stated
23.7%
Anglican
20.7%
Catholic
20.0%
Uniting Church
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rouchel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

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

Rouchel Employment

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Employed full-time
57.4% 62 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 20 people
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Not in labour force
24.1% 26 people

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

Rouchel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.3%
Bachelor Degree
35.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%

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

Rouchel Occupation

Professionals
23.6%
Labourers
23.6%
Managers
18.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
5.5%

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

Rouchel Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.0%
Agriculture & Environment
16.9%
Health
16.9%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Education
6.8%
Architecture & Building
5.1%

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

Rouchel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rouchel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rouchel Marital Status

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Married
56.5% 70
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Divorced
7.3% 9
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Widowed
3.2% 4
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Never married
33.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rouchel Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
14.4%
Scottish
9.0%
Italian
3.6%
German
3.0%
Other
3.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%
Dutch
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rouchel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
30.4%
Vocational Education
21.7%
Pre-school
17.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.4%
Primary — Catholic
13.0%

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

Rouchel Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 4
No need for assistance
98.3% 227

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

Rouchel Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.3% 25
Not a volunteer
74.7% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rouchel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
57.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rouchel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.8%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Walked only
5.8%

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

Rouchel Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.7%
1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
26.7%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Rouchel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.5%
3 bedrooms
28.8%
4 bedrooms
36.5%
5 bedrooms
21.2%

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

Rouchel Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rouchel Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
219
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rouchel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
5
Diabetes
3

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

Rouchel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rouchel Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.3%
Couple — children under 15
32.6%
Couple — no children under 15
5.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.8%
One parent — children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rouchel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 11
Did not provide
88.8% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rouchel Children Ever Born

No children
34.3%
3 children
51.4%
4 children
14.3%

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

Rouchel When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5
2011–2015
3
2020
3

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

Rouchel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.2%
5–14 hours
30.1%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

Rouchel Household Size

1 person
17.5%
2 persons
55.0%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
7.5%
6+ persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rouchel Where Residents Moved From

Same address
98
Moved from NSW
8

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

Rouchel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rouchel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rouchel Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,031/wk
Median Rent $343/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Rouchel

≈ $8,801/month
Median rent $343/wk
Left after rent $1,688/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rouchel vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rouchel

What is the population of Rouchel NSW?

The population of Rouchel NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Rouchel is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rouchel?

The median personal income in Rouchel NSW is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $2,031 per week.Family income is $2,321 per week.Rouchel is ranked #1,470 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rouchel?

Median rent in Rouchel NSW is $343 per week ($1,486 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rouchel ranks #3,570 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rouchel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rouchel NSW is $2,875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rouchel?

The median age in Rouchel NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rouchel a good suburb to live in?

Rouchel is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 13437. All dollar figures in AUD.