The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW)
NSW 2000 • New South Wales
About The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW)
The Rocks is a small rural locality within the Bathurst Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated in the Central Tablelands west of the Blue Mountains. With a 2021 census population of 70 people, it is a quiet farming locality in the agricultural hinterland surrounding the historic city of Bathurst. The locality encompasses rolling pastoral land typical of the Central Tablelands, used predominantly for sheep, cattle, and cropping. Its character is distinctly rural, with properties scattered across the landscape rather than a defined town centre.
Residents of The Rocks locality lead an agricultural lifestyle, with everyday services accessed in Bathurst, one of Australia's oldest inland cities. Bathurst offers a full range of services including hospitals, schools, major retail, and a regional airport, all within a short drive. The broader Bathurst region is renowned for its cool climate, autumn foliage, historic architecture, and the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit. The locality suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with reasonable proximity to a well-serviced regional city.
The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW) falls under postcode 2000 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No public transport directly serves the locality. Bathurst station (~15 km away) provides NSW TrainLink regional rail services to Sydney. Car is the primary mode of transport for local travel.
Entirely rural locality with no footpaths or walking amenity. All services require car travel to Bathurst or surrounding towns.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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225 Clarence St
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Sydney Square, 474 Kent Street
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Conservatorium High School ICSEA 11949351 1350 Macquarie Street
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Fort Street Public School ICSEA 10949247 2963 Observatory Hill 2 Upper Fort Street
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2 St Marys Road
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 Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.
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