Rockdale NSW 2216 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Rockdale is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2216). The median sale price is $726k (+34% since 2011). The median weekly rent is $690/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.9%. It has a population of about 15,475 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $650,000 |
| 2022 | $675,000 |
| 2023 | $677,000 |
| 2024 | $690,000 |
| 2025 | $705,000 |
| 2026 | $726,250 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $580 |
| 2-bedroom | $700 |
| 3-bedroom | $890 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (82% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 15,475
- Median age: 34
- Median weekly household income: $1,906
- Average household size: 2.6
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1012 · 65th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1030 · 76th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Rockdale
- Rockdale Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Rockdale Station (train), about 0.4 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,170,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Rockdale?
The median sale price in Rockdale NSW 2216 is $726,250, up 34% since 2011. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Rockdale?
The median weekly rent in Rockdale (postcode 2216) is $690 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Rockdale?
The estimated gross rental yield in Rockdale is about 4.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Rockdale?
Schools located in Rockdale include Rockdale Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Arncliffe 2205
- Banksia 2216
- Bardwell Valley 2207
- Bexley 2207
- Brighton-Le-Sands 2216
- Monterey 2217
- Kogarah 2217
- Kyeemagh 2216
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.