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Rock Forest Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Rock Forest Compares
Rock Forest vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rock Forest | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,107 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $203 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rock Forest is a locality 173 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2795. It falls within the Central West region. The local government area is Bathurst Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Rock Forest has a population of 149 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,107, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in Rock Forest includes a median weekly rent of $203, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 56 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rock Forest scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Rock Forest is part of the Orange statistical area in New South Wales.
Rock Forest Details
| Postcode | 2795 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 149 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,107/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $940/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $203 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 92.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 56 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3657424 |
| Longitude | 149.437214 |
| Distance from Sydney | 173 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Orange |
| Local Government | Bathurst Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (12.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 55 (36.9%) |
| 65+ years | 35 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 12 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 11 (7.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (15.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (44.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (40.7%) |
Suburbs Near Rock Forest
Same Postcode (2795)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.