The Rocks at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
27.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about The Rocks.
The postcode for The Rocks is 2000 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The Rocks (2000) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
The Rocks has roughly 27,936 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Rocks scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 11 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Rocks's population at 27,936, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
27,936
Median age
32
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$531/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
27,936
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Rocks.
Local schools for The Rocks
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Government School Catchment
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
Fort Street Public School
Conservatorium 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 The Rocks.
- What is the The Rocks postcode?
- The Rocks is in the 2000 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is The Rocks?
- The Rocks is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2000. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in The Rocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $531.
- What schools are in The Rocks?
- There are 20 schools serving The Rocks on this page, including Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre, Fort Street Public School, Conservatorium High School.
- How walkable is The Rocks?
- The Rocks has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Rocks?
- The Rocks is close to Dawes Point, Millers Point, Barangaroo, Parliament House, Sydney South.
- What is the population of The Rocks?
- The population of The Rocks is approximately 27,936 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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