Rock Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
149
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Rock Forest.
The postcode for Rock Forest is 2795 (NSW).
Rock Forest (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Rock Forest has roughly 149 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rock Forest 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rock Forest's population at 149, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
149
Median age
48
Family households
79%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
149
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
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 Rock Forest.
Local schools for Rock Forest
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Government School Catchment
Eglinton Public School
Bathurst West Public School
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
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Frequently asked
About Rock Forest.
- What is the Rock Forest postcode?
- Rock Forest is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Rock Forest?
- Rock Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Rock Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Rock Forest?
- There are 17 schools serving Rock Forest on this page, including Eglinton Public School, Bathurst West Public School, The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst.
- How walkable is Rock Forest?
- Rock Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rock Forest?
- Rock Forest is close to Watton, The Rocks, Dunkeld, Mount Rankin, Billywillinga.
- What is the population of Rock Forest?
- The population of Rock Forest is approximately 149 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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