Rocky River (Tenterfield)

NSW 2372 · Tenterfield

35 (2021) → 37 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Tenterfield local government area (est. 7,699 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Rocky River (Tenterfield) is a stable suburb in Tenterfield, NSW 2372, about 532km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Rocky River (Tenterfield) are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 100km inland. Rocky River (Tenterfield) has an overall score of 4/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

531.6 km

To Sydney CBD

100.3 km

To coast

$450/wk

Median rent (house)

31.2 km

To nearest station

Demographics

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Tenterfield LGA population (est. 2025)7,699

Median household income (weekly)$1,187

vs NSW median-35.8%

Bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Born in Australia54.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse14 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: Poland (8.57%)

Top languages: Polish (8.57%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Data not available

Median house (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Data not available

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Data not available

Median rent — house / unit$450 / $335 wk

Rental yield (house)5.6%

Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationTenterfield Coach Stop (31.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.0°C

Summer max

21.0°C

Winter max

1,050mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

00 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

0Sports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalTenterfield Community Hospital (32.3 km)

Nearest vet31.0 km

Nearest airportBallina/Byron (128.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.40%

Projected population 204136

Projected households 204116

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Tenterfield

TimbarraData not available0transport Forest LandData not available0transport Sandy HillData not available0transport Drake Village$265K0transport Drake$215K0transport Tenterfield$531K64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Rocky River (Tenterfield)

What are property prices in Rocky River (Tenterfield)?

Recent sales volume in Rocky River (Tenterfield) is too low to report a reliable median house or unit price. Median weekly house rent is $450.

How far is Rocky River (Tenterfield) from Sydney CBD?

Rocky River (Tenterfield) is about 531.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Rocky River (Tenterfield)?

Rocky River (Tenterfield) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Rocky River (Tenterfield)?

Rocky River (Tenterfield) has a transport score of 0/100.