Central Goldfields Shire Council
Rocklyn
Rocklyn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
43
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Rocklyn.
Rocklyn (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Rocklyn has roughly 43 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Rocklyn 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocklyn's population at 43, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
43
Median age
57
Family households
79%
Lone person
37%
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)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
43
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rocklyn.
Local schools for Rocklyn
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Government School Catchment
Newlyn Primary School
Creswick Primary School
Creswick North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rocklyn.
- What is the Rocklyn postcode?
- Rocklyn is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rocklyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Rocklyn?
- There are 20 schools serving Rocklyn on this page, including Newlyn Primary School, St Mary's School, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Rocklyn?
- Rocklyn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rocklyn?
- Rocklyn is close to Langdons Hill, Dean, Dean, Newlyn, Newlyn North.
- What is the population of Rocklyn?
- Rocklyn has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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