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New South Wales · Postcode 2357
Rocky Glen postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 342 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Rocky Glen at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Rocky Glen ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of NSW suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Rocky Glen vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rocky Glen | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $933 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,467 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 20.7% +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.
Rocky Glen is a locality 342 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2357. It falls within the Far West and Orana region. The local government area is Warrumbungle Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Rocky Glen has a population of 65 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $933, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 20.7%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in Rocky Glen includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,467, 22 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rocky Glen scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Rocky Glen is part of the Dubbo statistical area in New South Wales.
Rocky Glen details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2357 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 65 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $933/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $410/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,467 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 390.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.1076876 |
| Longitude | 149.6096264 |
| Distance from Sydney | 342 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Dubbo |
| Local Government | Warrumbungle Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Barwon |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (9.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (6.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (35.4%) |
| 65+ years | 24 (36.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (12.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (12.3%) |
| Cancer | 7 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 5 (7.7%) |
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 | 6 (27.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (59.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (13.6%) |
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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.