NSW Property Intelligence
South West RocksNSW 2431
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. South West Rocks is home to ~5,058 residents (median age 58), with 24% of households renting.
Rent in South West Rocks
The median house rent in South West Rocks is $580/week (109 new leases). Units have a median of $400/week (59 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2431, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $380/wk |
| 2 | $450/wk | $400/wk |
| 3 | $550/wk | $525/wk |
| 4+ | $630/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of South West Rocks fall in the intake zones of South West Rocks Public School, Melville High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- South West Rocks Public School#1328 of 2159 in NSW
- Melville High School#2001 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
South West Rocks has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including South West Rocks OOSH / Vacation Care, Kindy Rocks Early Learning Preschool.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include The Rocks Shopping Fair.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for South West Rocks (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 54 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 25 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19 | Upward |
Development activity
84 development applications were lodged in South West Rocks over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
South West Rocks — quick answers
What is the median rent in South West Rocks?
Houses in South West Rocks (postcode 2431) have a median asking rent of $580/week; units have a median of $400/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for South West Rocks?
South West Rocks addresses can be zoned for South West Rocks Public School, Melville High School. South West Rocks Public School ranks in roughly the top 62% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in South West Rocks?
South West Rocks has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in South West Rocks?
84 development applications were lodged in South West Rocks in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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