South West Rocks, NSW 2431
Kempsey Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2431
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Median house price
$740,000
+1.4% over the past year.
Median of 119 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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South West Rocks at a glance
- Median unit
- $519,000
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $415
- Population
- 5,058
- Median age 58
Prices: Median of 119 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South West Rocks
Houses change hands at $740,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (119 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $519,000, roughly 30% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $148,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps South West Rocks on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431)
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What to know about South West Rocks
South West Rocks (2431) sits in the Kempsey region of NSW. The median house here is $740,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1.4% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
South West Rocks has roughly 5,058 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
South West Rocks scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,310 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary.
Schools in South West Rocks
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 54/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 75/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put South West Rocks's population at 5,058, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.08% (median rent $580/wk against a $740,000 price tag). Units yield 4.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.08%
- On the $740,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.16%
- On the $519,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +1.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
198 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,310 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South West Rocks
- What is the median house price in South West Rocks?
- The median house price in South West Rocks, NSW 2431 is $740,000 (median of 119 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $519,000. Annual growth is +1.4%.
- How much is my house worth in South West Rocks?
- A useful starting point is the South West Rocks median house price of $740,000 (units $519,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South West Rocks a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South West Rocks is 4.1%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431), June 2026) against the median house price of $740,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 1.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether South West Rocks is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South West Rocks postcode?
- South West Rocks is in the 2431 postcode, in NSW, in the Kempsey Shire Council region.
- Where is South West Rocks?
- South West Rocks is a suburb in the Kempsey Shire Council area, NSW 2431.
- What is the average rent in South West Rocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in South West Rocks?
- There are 7 schools serving South West Rocks on this page, including South West Rocks Public School, Stuarts Point Public School, Kinchela Public School.
- How walkable is South West Rocks?
- South West Rocks has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near South West Rocks?
- South West Rocks is close to Arakoon, Fishermans Reach, Jerseyville, Rainbow Reach, Stuarts Point.
- What is the population of South West Rocks?
- The population of South West Rocks is approximately 5,058 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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