The Rocks NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Rocks NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Rocks is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in The Rocks is $200 per week ($867 per month). The Rocks has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. The Rocks has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Rocks is England. The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Rocks is $2,084.

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The Rocks Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Rocks Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,084/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

The Rocks Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (36) Female 51.4% (38)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
70 people · 40.4 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,374
Family income/wk

The Rocks Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Rocks Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

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

The Rocks Country of Birth

Australia
88.5%
England
11.5%

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

The Rocks Religion

Anglican
36.7%
Catholic
33.3%
No Religion
25.0%
Not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Rocks Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%

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

The Rocks Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 25 people
Employed part-time
16.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
34.0% 17 people

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

The Rocks Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.6%
Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

The Rocks Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%
Sales Workers
14.3%
Labourers
14.3%

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

The Rocks Field of Study

Society & Culture
40.0%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Health
26.7%

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

The Rocks Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Rocks Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Rocks Marital Status

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Married
56.4% 31
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Divorced
12.7% 7
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Widowed
10.9% 6
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Never married
20.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Rocks Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
30.0%
Other
10.0%
New Zealander
7.8%
Scottish
6.7%
Irish
5.6%
Croatian
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Rocks School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%
Vocational Education
30.0%

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

The Rocks Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 119

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

The Rocks Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.4% 9
Not a volunteer
83.6% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Rocks Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Rocks How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.6%
Car (passenger)
14.7%
Walked only
8.8%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

The Rocks Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
15.8%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
36.8%

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

The Rocks Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
45.0%
5 bedrooms
35.0%
6+ bedrooms
20.0%

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

The Rocks Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
5.5%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Rocks Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
132
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Rocks Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
12
Arthritis
3

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

The Rocks Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
15.2%
$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Rocks Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.7%
Couple — no children
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Rocks Military Service

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Previously served
5.8% 3
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Never served
94.2% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Rocks Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 6
Did not provide
88.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Rocks Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
35.7%
5+ children
21.4%

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

The Rocks When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3

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

The Rocks Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
19.6%
30+ hours
5.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

The Rocks Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
20.0%
5 persons
20.0%
6+ persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Rocks Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Rocks Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,333/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.0%

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

If you earn X in The Rocks

≈ $14,443/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $3,133/wk
Rent share 6.0%

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The Rocks vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocks

What is the population of The Rocks NSW?

The population of The Rocks NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in The Rocks?

The median personal income in The Rocks NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $3,333 per week.Family income is $3,374 per week.

How much is rent in The Rocks?

Median rent in The Rocks NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 6.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in The Rocks?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Rocks NSW is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Rocks?

The median age in The Rocks NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Rocks a good suburb to live in?

The Rocks is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.0% 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: 13855. All dollar figures in AUD.