Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Rochester
Rochester at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Rochester.
Rochester (5464) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Rochester has roughly 5 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rochester scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rochester's population at 5, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5
Median age
61
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$183/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5
Median age: 61
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rochester.
Local schools for Rochester
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
Clare High School
Clare Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rochester.
- What is the Rochester postcode?
- Rochester is in the 5464 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rochester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $183, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Rochester?
- There are 5 schools serving Rochester on this page, including Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre, Clare High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Rochester?
- Rochester has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rochester?
- Rochester is close to Anama, Bungaree, Marola, Andrews, Mayfield.
- What is the population of Rochester?
- Rochester has approximately 5 residents. The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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