NSW Property Intelligence
RockdaleNSW 2216
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Rockdale is home to ~15,475 residents (median age 34), with 47% of households renting.
Rent in Rockdale
The median house rent in Rockdale is $850/week (205 new leases). Units have a median of $690/week (1023 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2216, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $520/wk | $600/wk |
| 2 | $750/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $920/wk | $950/wk |
| 4+ | $1400/wk | $1300/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Rockdale fall in the intake zones of Rockdale Public School, Kogarah High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Rockdale Public School#500 of 2159 in NSW
- Kogarah High School#908 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Rockdale has 6 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Integricare Early Learning Centre Rockdale, Uniting Frederick Street Preschool Rockdale, Bright Stars Pre-School.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Rockdale Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Rockdale Plaza. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Rockdale (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 123 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 23 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20 | Stable |
Development activity
50 development applications were lodged in Rockdale over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Rockdale — quick answers
What is the median rent in Rockdale?
Houses in Rockdale (postcode 2216) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $690/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Rockdale?
Rockdale addresses can be zoned for Rockdale Public School, Kogarah High School. Rockdale Public School ranks in roughly the top 23% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Rockdale?
Rockdale has 6 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Rockdale to the Sydney CBD?
From Rockdale Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 31 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Rockdale?
50 development applications were lodged in Rockdale in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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