ROCKDALE
ROCKDALE Property Overview
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St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
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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.