Rookhurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Rookhurst.
The postcode for Rookhurst is 2422 (NSW).
Rookhurst (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Rookhurst has roughly 60 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.
Rookhurst 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rookhurst's population at 60, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
61
Family households
93%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 61
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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 Rookhurst.
Local schools for Rookhurst
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Government School Catchment
Barrington Public School
Gloucester Public School
Gloucester High School
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Frequently asked
About Rookhurst.
- What is the Rookhurst postcode?
- Rookhurst is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Rookhurst?
- Rookhurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Rookhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Rookhurst?
- There are 4 schools serving Rookhurst on this page, including Barrington Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Gloucester Public School.
- How walkable is Rookhurst?
- Rookhurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rookhurst?
- Rookhurst is close to Bowman, Mount Peerless, Upper Bowman, Wapra, Wirradgurie.
- What is the population of Rookhurst?
- The population of Rookhurst is approximately 60 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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