Rocky River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,789
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Rocky River.
The postcode for Rocky River is 2372 (NSW).
Rocky River (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Rocky River has roughly 4,789 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocky River's population at 4,789, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,789
Median age
56
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,789
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Rocky River.
Local schools for Rocky River
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Government School Catchment
Drake Public School
Tabulam Public School
Baryulgil Public School
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Frequently asked
About Rocky River.
- What is the Rocky River postcode?
- Rocky River is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Rocky River?
- Rocky River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield 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 6 schools serving Rocky River on this page, including Drake Public School, Tabulam Public School, Baryulgil Public 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 Drake, Drake Village, Bulldog, Ewingar, Mookima Wybra.
- What is the population of Rocky River?
- The population of Rocky River is approximately 4,789 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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