ROCKTON
Investor score
51
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
$448,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-11.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ROCKTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ROCKTON 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.
Median rent
$340/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-3.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.94%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
55 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
ROCKTON is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,307/wk
$59k taxable p.a.
Renters
20.7%
73.0% owner-occupier
Median age
47.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.7%
Population growth
+1.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
76%
15% apartments
Degree qualified
22.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
20.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
840 m²
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.7%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
394.0 km
Regional
Days on market
28 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
55.4%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
63.5 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
618/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2632
🏫Primary (2)
St Joseph's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Bombala Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Bombala High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
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
Safe0.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Below average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
19
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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