ROCKDALE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,855,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $709,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,596
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 12.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 15,475
Density 6,336.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ROCKDALE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,855,000
House Sales Volume 38 sales
Unit Median $709,000
Unit Sales Volume 108 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $770/wk
3 Bed House $900/wk
2 Bed Unit $685/wk
3 Bed Unit $898/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ROCKDALE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,596 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.84x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ROCKDALE 5,596/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ROCKDALE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ROCKDALE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

15,475
Total Population
6,336
people/km² density
12.8%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
1,984 people
12.8%
2
Australia
1,463 people
9.5%
3
England
1,446 people
9.3%
4
Macedonian
933 people
6.0%
5
Lebanon
624 people
4.0%

Transport

16.6 km
to Sydney CBD
24 min
drive to CBD
23 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Independent (1)

St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College

Details
62.8 score K-12 Co-ed

ROCKDALE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About ROCKDALE

Rockdale is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 16.6km from CBD, about 23 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 15,475 with a density of 6336 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,855,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $709,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has 35.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5596 per 100,000, 0.84x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 12.82%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (9.45%) and English (9.34%), has a notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Rockdale has a house median of $1,855,000 and unit median of $709,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Rockdale has a crime rate of 5596 per 100,000, which is 0.84x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Marist College Kogarah, 2024 HSC results: 92 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 69.8 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, 2024 HSC results: 35 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 62.8.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Rockdale has a population of 15,475, with Chinese comprising 12.80%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (12.82%), Aust (9.45%), English (9.34%), Macedonian (6.03%), Lebanese (4.03%).

Rockdale is approximately 16.6km from Sydney CBD, about 24 minutes by car or 23 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.