City of Melton
Rockbank
Rockbank at a glance
Median house
$620,800
Median unit
$576,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,583
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Rockbank.
Rockbank (3335) sits in the Melton region of Victoria. The median house here is $620,800, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rockbank has roughly 2,583 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Rockbank 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rockbank's population at 2,583, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,583
Median age
31
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $620,800 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $576,500, roughly 7% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Rockbank on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,800
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $576,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$620,800
$576,500
2,583
Median age: 31
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.11% (median rent $371/wk against a $620,800 price tag). Units yield 3.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.11%
Based on $620,800 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.25%
Based on $576,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
411
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rockbank.
Local schools for Rockbank
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Government School Catchment
Rockbank Primary School
Aintree Primary School
Yarrabing Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rockbank.
- What is the median house price in Rockbank?
- The median house price in Rockbank, VIC 3335 is $620,800. The median unit price is $576,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rockbank postcode?
- Rockbank is in the 3335 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Rockbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Rockbank?
- There are 20 schools serving Rockbank on this page, including Rockbank Primary School, Aintree Primary School, Yarrabing Secondary College.
- How walkable is Rockbank?
- Rockbank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rockbank?
- Rockbank is close to Aintree, Fraser Rise, Deanside, Fieldstone, Grangefields.
- What is the population of Rockbank?
- Rockbank has approximately 2,583 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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