Rocky Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
275
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Rocky Point.
The postcode for Rocky Point is 2259 (NSW).
Rocky Point (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Rocky Point has roughly 275 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Rocky Point 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocky Point's population at 275, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
275
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
14%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
275
Median age: 42
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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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rocky Point.
Local schools for Rocky Point
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Government School Catchment
Tacoma Public School
Tuggerawong Public School
HopeTown School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rocky Point.
- What is the Rocky Point postcode?
- Rocky Point is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Rocky Point?
- Rocky Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rocky Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Rocky Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Rocky Point on this page, including Tacoma Public School, Tuggerawong Public School, HopeTown School.
- How walkable is Rocky Point?
- Rocky Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rocky Point?
- Rocky Point is close to Tacoma, Tuggerawong, South Tacoma, Tacoma South, Wadalba.
- What is the population of Rocky Point?
- The population of Rocky Point is approximately 275 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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