The Rocks (Sydney)
NSW 2000 · Sydney
629 (2021) → 715 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Rocks (Sydney) is a high growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2000, about 2km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $2.01M, The Rocks (Sydney) is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. The Rocks (Sydney) has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.63%), China (5.09%), New Zealand (2.7%), USA (2.7%), India (2.54%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.93%), Cantonese (4.13%), Spanish (2.7%), Japan (1.91%), Italian (1.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1116 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fort Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.3kmICSEA 1103
- Conservatorium High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1176
- Macquarie Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1081
- St Aloysius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1223
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1121
- St Aloysius' College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Nicholson Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1148
- Loreto KirribilliCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1185
- St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1185
- St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 819
- St Andrew's Cathedral School - Bishop Barry Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 952
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Rocks (Sydney)
What are property prices in The Rocks (Sydney)?
In The Rocks (Sydney), the median unit price is $2.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is The Rocks (Sydney) from Sydney CBD?
The Rocks (Sydney) is about 1.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 17 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Rocks (Sydney)?
The Rocks (Sydney) has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Rocks (Sydney)?
The Rocks (Sydney) has a transport score of 78/100.