The Rock
NSW 2655 • Rest of NSW
About The Rock
The Rock is a small Riverina town with a population of approximately 1,350, located 32 kilometres southwest of Wagga Wagga on the Olympic Highway in the Lockhart Shire. Named after the prominent rocky hill (called Kengal by the Wiradjuri people) that overlooks the town, it has served as a rural service centre since the 1880s. The town has a strong agricultural character with wheat, sheep, and cattle farming dominating the surrounding landscape.
The Rock Hill Nature Reserve is the town main attraction, offering bushwalking trails, rock climbing, and wildlife observation in a 365-hectare reserve home to endangered species. The town has essential services including a primary school, general store, pub, and sporting facilities. The Rock appeals to rural families, retirees seeking affordable country living, and commuters who work in nearby Wagga Wagga while enjoying the tight-knit community atmosphere of a small country town.
The Rock falls under postcode 2655 and is governed by Lockhart Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Wagga Wagga, Albury 25-60 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga
🛣️ Very limited train services; most residents drive to Wagga Wagga for work and services
Small town centre is walkable but car needed for anything beyond the main street
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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The Rock Central School ICSEA 953Ford St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near The Rock, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 The Rock by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View The Rock Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "The Rock" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 23
- 2. New Zealand 12
- 3. Wales 7
- 4. Malaysia 6
- 5. Germany 4
- 6. China 3
- 7. Fiji 3
- 8. Netherlands 3
- 9. United States 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)