Rockdale at a glance
Median house
$1,850,000
+10.9% over 12 months
Median unit
$351,360
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $720
Gross yield
2.5%
Houses, on the median
Population
15.5k
Median age 34
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 59 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2216), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,850,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (59 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $351,360, roughly 81% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.9%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $370,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Rockdale.
Median house price
$1,850,000
+10.9% over the past year. Median unit price $351,360.
Median of 59 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
$1,850,000
+10.9% annual growth
$351,360
15,475
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +10.9%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+68%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Rockdale.
Rockdale's median house price is $1,850,000 (median of 59 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2216 (NSW), Bayside Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Rockdale (2216) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $1,850,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Rockdale has roughly 15,475 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rockdale 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's population at 15,475, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,475
Median age
34
Family households
67%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.53% (median rent $900/wk against a $1,850,000 price tag). Units yield 10.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 47% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.53%
Based on $1,850,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202610.66%
Based on $351,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+10.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 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.
501
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Rockdale.
Local schools for Rockdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rockdale Public School
St George Girls High School
Kogarah High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Rockdale?
- The median house price in Rockdale, NSW 2216 is $1,850,000 (median of 59 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $351,360. Annual growth is +10.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Rockdale?
- A useful starting point is the Rockdale median house price of $1,850,000 (units $351,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Rockdale a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Rockdale is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2216), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,850,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Rockdale is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Rockdale postcode?
- Rockdale is in the 2216 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Rockdale?
- Rockdale 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Rockdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Rockdale on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Rockdale Public School, St George Girls High School.
- How walkable is Rockdale?
- Rockdale has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rockdale?
- Rockdale is close to Banksia, Kogarah, Bexley, Bexley South, Brighton Le Sands.
- What is the population of Rockdale?
- The population of Rockdale is approximately 15,475 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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