The Rocks Property Investment Overview
Suburb research data for The Rocks, NSW 2000 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.
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📍 Suburb Overview
🛡️ Safety & Crime
The Rocks shows around-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.
Investment Signals
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.
Price History
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🏷️ Recent Sales
Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-25 | $23,000,000 | Residence | 610 m² |
| 96 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-19 | $899,000 | Residence | — |
| 171 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-14 | $2,085,000 | Residence | — |
| 171 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-14 | $2,050,000 | Residence | — |
| 171 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-04 | $1,970,000 | Residence | — |
| 72 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-05-04 | $4,750,000 | Residence | 256 m² |
| 171 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-04-28 | $1,415,000 | — | — |
| 88 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 | 2026-04-14 | $6,600,000 | — | — |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rocks a good suburb to invest in?
The Rocks has a high renter proportion (69%). 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 The Rocks?
The median house price in The Rocks is approximately $1,985,000 based on 2026 public data.
What is the rental yield in The Rocks?
The indicative gross rental yield in The Rocks is 2.2%, based on a median weekly rent of $850 against a median price of $1,985,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.
How does The Rocks compare to other suburbs?
Use the suburb comparison tool to compare The Rocks against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.
Is The Rocks a safe suburb?
The Rocks shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 62 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.
What schools are in The Rocks?
The Rocks has 1 known school, including Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.
Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?
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