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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 629 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Rocks is $1,911 per week ($99,372 per year). Median rent in The Rocks is $850 per week ($3,683 per month). The Rocks has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. The Rocks has a population density of 3080.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Rocks is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Rocks is $4,333.
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The Rocks Population
The Rocks Median Income & Rent
The Rocks Demographics
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The Rocks Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Rocks Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Rocks Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Rocks Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Rocks Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Rocks Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Rocks Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Rocks Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Rocks Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Rocks Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Rocks Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Rocks Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Rocks Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Rocks Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Rocks School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Rocks Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Rocks Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Rocks Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Rocks How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Rocks Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Rocks Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Rocks Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Rocks Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Rocks Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Rocks Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Rocks Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Rocks Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Rocks Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Rocks Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Rocks When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Rocks Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Rocks Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Rocks Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Rocks Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Rocks Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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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 629 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3080.3 people per km².The Rocks is ranked #4,668 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Rocks?
The median personal income in The Rocks NSW is $1,911 per week, or $99,372 per year.The median household income is $4,374 per week.Family income is $4,764 per week.The Rocks is ranked #21 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Rocks?
Median rent in The Rocks NSW is $850 per week ($3,683 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Rocks ranks #39 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Rocks?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Rocks NSW is $4,333. 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 43 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 629.The median income is $1,911/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13856. All dollar figures in AUD.