Rocky River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,727
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Rocky River.
The postcode for Rocky River is 2358 (NSW).
Rocky River (2358) sits in the Uralla region of NSW.
Rocky River has roughly 3,727 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 River 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocky River's population at 3,727, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,727
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,727
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rocky River.
Local schools for Rocky River
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Government School Catchment
Rocky River Public School
Uralla Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rocky River.
- What is the Rocky River postcode?
- Rocky River is in the 2358 postcode, in NSW, in the Uralla Shire Council region.
- Where is Rocky River?
- Rocky River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2358, in the Uralla Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rocky River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Rocky River?
- There are 3 schools serving Rocky River on this page, including Rocky River Public School, Uralla Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rocky River?
- Rocky River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rocky River?
- Rocky River is close to Uralla, Arding, Invergowrie, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds.
- What is the population of Rocky River?
- The population of Rocky River is approximately 3,727 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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