Rockdale Dc at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
28.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Rockdale Dc.
The postcode for Rockdale Dc is 2216 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rockdale Dc (2216) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Rockdale Dc has roughly 28,027 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rockdale Dc scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rockdale Dc's population at 28,027, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
28,027
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
28,027
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rockdale Dc.
Local schools for Rockdale Dc
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Government School Catchment
Rockdale Public School
St George Girls High School
Kogarah High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rockdale Dc.
- What is the Rockdale Dc postcode?
- Rockdale Dc is in the 2216 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Rockdale Dc?
- Rockdale Dc is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2216. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rockdale Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Rockdale Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Rockdale Dc on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Rockdale Public School, St George Girls High School.
- How walkable is Rockdale Dc?
- Rockdale Dc has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rockdale Dc?
- Rockdale Dc is close to Rockdale, Banksia, Kogarah, Bexley, Bexley South.
- What is the population of Rockdale Dc?
- The population of Rockdale Dc is approximately 28,027 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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