Rockdale Postcode
New South Wales
Rockdale is an inner suburb in New South Wales, located approximately 11 km from the Sydney CBD. It falls within the 2216 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Rockdale has a population of 15,475 (7,988 males, 7,487 females). The median age is 34 years.
The median weekly household income in Rockdale is $1,906, with a median personal income of $801 per week.
The median weekly rent is $460 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 51% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Nepal (2,451), Other countries (961), and North Macedonia (547).
28.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 65.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Rockdale shows 7,778 people employed (4,077 full-time, 2,830 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (1,637), community & personal service (714), and clerical & admin (646).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Rockdale has an IRSAD score of 1012 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Rockdale covers an area of 2.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 6336 persons per km².
Statistically, Rockdale sits within the Kogarah - Rockdale area, part of the broader Sydney - Inner South West region. It falls under the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
The federal electorate for Rockdale is Barton (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2216 postcode is shared by Rockdale along with Banksia, Brighton Le Sands, Kyeemagh and Rockdale Dc.
Rockdale Details
| Postcode | 2216 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 15,475 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,906/week |
| Median Personal Income | $801/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 6336/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,592 |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 62.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 69 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.9529 |
| Longitude | 151.1376 |
| Distance from Sydney | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner South West |
| Area (SA3) | Kogarah - Rockdale |
| Local Government | Bayside (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Barton |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,119 (13.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,049 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,425 (41.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,976 (19.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,905 (12.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 645 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 334 (2.2%) |
| Asthma | 302 (2.0%) |
| Arthritis | 244 (1.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 224 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 122 (0.8%) |
| Cancer | 120 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 40 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,073 (19.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,841 (52.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,150 (21.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 389 (7.1%) |