Rockbank
VIC 3335 · Melton
2,583 (2021) → 5,174 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rockbank is a high growth suburb in Melton, VIC 3335, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $602K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 21km inland. Rockbank has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (18.31%), Philippines (2.56%), New Zealand (2.32%), Pakistan (1.74%), Sri Lanka (1.08%)
Top languages: Punjabi (14.79%), Hindi (3.48%), Urdu (1.94%), Vietnamese (1.94%), Tamil (1.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rockbank Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bacchus Marsh Grammar - WoodleaCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Aintree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1055
- Thornhill Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1008
- Deanside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1054
- Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1024
- Springside West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1030
- Springside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1025
- St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1017
- Brookside P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1020
- Creekside K-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1026
- Christ the Priest Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1058
- Catholic Regional College Caroline SpringsSecondary · Catholic · 7.5kmICSEA 1041
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rockbank
Is Rockbank safe?
Rockbank has a residential safety score of 24/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,060 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rockbank?
In Rockbank, the .
How far is Rockbank from Melbourne CBD?
Rockbank is about 28.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 97 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rockbank?
Rockbank has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rockbank?
Rockbank has a transport score of 62/100 and 8 bus stops.