South West Rocks
NSW 2431 · Kempsey
5,058 (2021) → 5,446 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South West Rocks is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2431, about 373km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $750K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. South West Rocks has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 27/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.04%), New Zealand (0.93%), Germany (0.73%), Philippines (0.67%), Scotland (0.45%)
Top languages: German (0.34%), Tagalog (0.3%), Hindi (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%), Mandarin (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 916 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- South West Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stuarts Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 869
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South West Rocks
Is South West Rocks safe?
South West Rocks has a residential safety score of 27/100, 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 7,889 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South West Rocks?
In South West Rocks, the median house price is $750K and the median unit price is $565K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is South West Rocks from Sydney CBD?
South West Rocks is about 372.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South West Rocks?
South West Rocks has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South West Rocks?
South West Rocks has a transport score of 0/100.