Kempsey Shire Council
South West Rocks
South West Rocks at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,058
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about South West Rocks.
South West Rocks (2431) sits in the Kempsey region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,058
Median age
58
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
5,058
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
399
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.
54
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South West Rocks.
Local schools for South West Rocks
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Government School Catchment
South West Rocks Public School
Stuarts Point Public School
Kinchela Public School
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Frequently asked
About South West Rocks.
- What is the South West Rocks postcode?
- South West Rocks is in the 2431 postcode, in NSW, in the Kempsey Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South West Rocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $323.
- 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?
- South West Rocks has approximately 5,058 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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