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Rockdale

NSW 2216 • Greater Sydney

15,475
Population (2021)
$41,652
Median Income
2.48 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalTrain ConnectedUrban VillageSt George

About Rockdale

Rockdale is a diverse St George suburb where over 15,000 residents enjoy excellent transport and a vibrant commercial precinct. The T4 line provides direct CBD access, and the station area has seen significant apartment development. The suburb's character reflects waves of migration—Greek, Chinese, and more recently South Asian communities.

The shopping strip along Princes Highway features diverse dining options, from Greek tavernas to Chinese restaurants to Indian grocers. Rockdale Plaza adds modern retail. The suburb attracts families and young professionals seeking St George accessibility without premium prices. It's multicultural Sydney with excellent connectivity—diverse, practical, and well-positioned.

Rockdale falls under postcode 2216 and is governed by Rockdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockdale electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2216
Urban Area
Rockdale
LGA / Council
Rockdale
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Rockdale
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.95°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.48 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Rockdale Plaza, 1 Rockdale Plaza Drive Rockdale 2216 NSW
  • ALDI
    1 Rockdale Plaza Drive, Rockdale NSW 2216

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Rockdale, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Rockdale Railway Station Group
Illawarra railway, Rockdale • SHR #01238
Lydham Hall
18 Lydham Avenue Rockdale • SHR #00477
Wilsons Farm House
310 West Botany Street Rockdale • SHR #00487
Kyeemagh Market Gardens
Occupation Road, Rockdale • SHR #01393

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Rockdale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rockdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rockdale" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.2%

72 state housing + 51 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,534
Census 2021
15,475
▼ 0.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,852
Income 2021
$41,652
▲ 23.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,184
Born Overseas 9,480

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 2,451
  • 2. China 1,009
  • 3. North Macedonia 547
  • 4. Bangladesh 530
  • 5. Philippines 499
  • 6. India 464
  • 7. Brazil 306
  • 8. Lebanon 279
  • 9. Indonesia 207
  • 10. Vietnam 207

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,984
Australian 1,463
English 1,446
Macedonian 933
Lebanese 624
Greek 619
Filipino 607
Indian 553
Italian 500
Irish 475

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,651
Both parents born in Australia
11,884
Both parents born overseas
1,039
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.2%
No Religion
21.3%
Hinduism
18.2%
Islam
10.6%
Buddhism
5.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
912 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,207 (7.8%)
15-19 years
510 (3.3%)
20-24 years
1,539 (9.9%)
25-34 years
3,846 (24.9%)
35-44 years
2,579 (16.7%)
45-54 years
1,557 (10.1%)
55-64 years
1,419 (9.2%)
65-74 years
1,044 (6.7%)
75-84 years
601 (3.9%)
85+ years
260 (1.7%)

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