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Rocklea

WA 6751 • Western Australia

150
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
5966.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackMining Town

About Rocklea

Rocklea is a vast pastoral locality in Western Australia's Pilbara region, located approximately 41 kilometres south-west of Tom Price and 42 kilometres north-west of Paraburdoo within the Shire of Ashburton. Covering nearly 5,967 square kilometres, it is one of the most expansive localities in Western Australia, operating as a working cattle station that previously ran sheep. The locality has a population of approximately 150 residents, predominantly station workers, reflecting the high median household income driven by Pilbara wages.

Life at Rocklea centres on the operations of the pastoral station, with the vast red-rock Pilbara landscape defining the character of the area. The nearby towns of Tom Price and Paraburdoo provide essential services, supermarkets, medical facilities, and schooling for station workers and their families. Rocklea is situated close to some of the Pilbara's most spectacular natural scenery, with Karijini National Park — famous for its stunning gorges and waterfalls — located in the broader region.

Rocklea falls under postcode 6751 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6751
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-22.14°, 117.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5966.97 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — Tom Price / Paraburdoo Approx 40–50 min drive to either town

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
1300 km
By Train
No rail service; fly from Tom Price Airport (daily flights to Perth, approx 2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
12–13 hr to Perth via North West Coastal Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
12–13 hr to Perth (long distance, remote route)

🛣️ Tom Price Airport (~41km) offers regular flights to Perth; car or station vehicle essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Entirely vehicle-dependent pastoral setting; no local shops or services on-station

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
150
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocklea known for? +

Rocklea is known as a large Pilbara pastoral station in Western Australia's Shire of Ashburton, historically a sheep station that now operates as a cattle station. It sits near the spectacular Karijini National Park region, famous for its ancient gorges and rock formations.

How far is Rocklea from Tom Price? +

Rocklea is approximately 41 kilometres south-west of Tom Price, making it roughly a 40–50 minute drive. Tom Price is the nearest town with full services including a supermarket, medical centre, and schools.

Does Rocklea have public transport? +

Rocklea has no public transport services. The nearest regional airport is at Tom Price, which offers regular flights to Perth. A vehicle is essential for all movement in and around the locality.

What is the population of Rocklea? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rocklea has a population of approximately 150 residents, predominantly station workers and their families, with a notably male-skewed demographic typical of remote pastoral operations.

Is Rocklea a good place to live? +

Rocklea suits those working on or connected to the pastoral station, offering remote outback living in dramatic Pilbara landscape. It is not suited to those requiring urban amenities, but offers unmatched natural scenery and a tight-knit station community.

What is the postcode for Rocklea? +

The postcode for Rocklea, Western Australia is 6751.