Rookwood at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Rookwood.
The postcode for Rookwood is 2141 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rookwood (2141) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Rookwood has roughly 3 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.
Rookwood scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rookwood's population at 3, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3
Median age
51
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$468/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rookwood.
Local schools for Rookwood
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Government School Catchment
Homebush West Public School
Lidcombe Public School
Strathfield South High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rookwood.
- What is the Rookwood postcode?
- Rookwood is in the 2141 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Rookwood?
- Rookwood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2141. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Rookwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $468, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Rookwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Rookwood on this page, including Homebush West Public School, St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, Lidcombe Public School.
- How walkable is Rookwood?
- Rookwood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rookwood?
- Rookwood is close to Lidcombe, Lidcombe North, Strathfield, Chullora, Berala.
- What is the population of Rookwood?
- The population of Rookwood is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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