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The Rock
The Rock at a glance
Median house
$426,250
+0.3% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,347
Median age 42
About
Welcome to The Rock.
The Rock is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$426,250
+0.3% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$426,250
+0.3% annual growth
$205,920
28
Average days to sell
1,347
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.99%
Based on $426,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.19%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+0.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 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 +0.3%/yr
2021
$420K
5-year change
+2%
2026
$426K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,347
Median age
42
Family households
72%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
50
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.
4
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in The Rock.
Local schools for The Rock
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Rock Central School
Yerong Creek Public School
Uranquinty Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Rock.
- What is the median house price in The Rock?
- The median house price in The Rock, NSW 2655 is $426,250. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.3%.
- What is the The Rock postcode?
- The Rock is in the 2655 postcode, in NSW, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Rock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in The Rock?
- There are 3 schools serving The Rock on this page, including The Rock Central School, Yerong Creek Public School, Uranquinty Public School.
- How walkable is The Rock?
- The Rock has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Rock?
- The Rock is close to Kubura, Birdlip, Tootool, Uranquinty, Yerong Creek.
- What is the population of The Rock?
- The Rock has approximately 1,347 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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