NSW2216· Pop. 28,027Bayside (NSW)

ROCKDALE DC

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$800,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-9.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ROCKDALE DC

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROCKDALE DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$740/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$739k

2021

$718k

2022

$757k

2023

$750k

2024

$910k

2025

$880k

2026

$800k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ROCKDALE DC is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.8% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,792/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

42.2%

54.7% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

29%

67% apartments

Degree qualified

60.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

170 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.9%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.4%

Strong demand

Walkability

17 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

3.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,604/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2216

🏫6 Primary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1092

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1090

Brighton-Le-Sands Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1064

Kyeemagh Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1057

Rockdale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1053

St Dominic Savio School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1053

⭐Special (1)

Cairnsfoot School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1036

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

63/ 100

11.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1064ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

74/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 2 tram🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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