Rockdale Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Rockdale, NSW 2216 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$750,000
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.2%
Weekly Rent
$460
Renter Demand
68%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
Low — tight market
Population
15,475
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2216
Median house price $750,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $460/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.2% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 67.8%
Vacancy rate 1.15%
Population 15,475
Median household income $99,112/yr
Owner-occupied 32.2%
Median age 34 yrs
Total dwellings 3,875

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 61

Rockdale shows above-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: NSW police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (1.1%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (68%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Higher reported crime (61 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: NSW_FairTrading_BondLodgements. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 0
Schools in Rockdale
Rockdale Public School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🏷️ Recent Sales

Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.

Address Sold Price Type Land
3 Ashton St, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-10 $710,000 Residence 80 m²
41 Villiers St, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-10 $690,000 Residence
8 Market St, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-09 $713,000 Residence
2 Ador Ave, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-05 $2,200,000 Residence 442 m²
9 Lindsay St, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-05 $225,000 Commercial 23 m²
2 Keats Ave, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-02 $500,000 Residence
16 The Strand, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-01 $750,000 Residence
35 George St, Rockdale NSW 2216 2026-06-01 $840,000 Residence 117 m²
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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Rockdale's 3.2% gross rental yield is above the NSW median of 2.1%, across 1,679 NSW suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in NSW by price range, ranked by yield:

Belrose, NSW
5.2% yield
$890,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.3% yield
$610,900
Chippendale, NSW
4.3% yield
$625,000
Menangle Park, NSW
4.3% yield
$603,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.2% yield
$625,000
Holroyd, NSW
4.1% yield
$575,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $750,000
Deposit (20%) $150,000
Loan (80% LVR) $600,000
Weekly rent $460/wk
Annual rent income $23,920/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockdale a good suburb to invest in?

Rockdale has a high renter proportion (68%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Rockdale?

The median house price in Rockdale is approximately $750,000 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Rockdale?

The indicative gross rental yield in Rockdale is 3.2%, based on a median weekly rent of $460 against a median price of $750,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Rockdale compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Rockdale against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Rockdale a safe suburb?

Rockdale shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 61 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Rockdale?

Rockdale has 1 known school, including Rockdale Public School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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