South West Rocks at a glance
Median house
$780,000
+3.6% year on year
Median unit
$519,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,058
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about South West Rocks.
The postcode for South West Rocks is 2431 (NSW).
The median house price in South West Rocks is $780,000.
South West Rocks (2431) sits in the Kempsey region of NSW. The median house here is $780,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.6% over the past year, in line with 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. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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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
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $519,000, roughly 33% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.6%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps South West Rocks on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +3.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$780,000
+3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $519,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$780,000
+3.6% annual growth
$519,000
42
Average days to sell
5,058
Median age: 58
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $330/wk against a $780,000 price tag). Units yield 3.24% 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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.20%
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.24%
Based on $519,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+3.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.6%/yr
2021
$654K
5-year change
+19%
2026
$780K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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 median house price in South West Rocks?
- The median house price in South West Rocks, NSW 2431 is $780,000. The median unit price is $519,000. Annual growth is +3.6%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2431, 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?
- The population of South West Rocks is approximately 5,058 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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