Red Rock, NSW 2456 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Red Rock is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2456, home to 412 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 460 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,148 /week
- Median personal income
- $583 /week
- Median family income
- $1,419 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Corindi Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Red Rock Rd At Schafer St
- Ford St At Lawson St
- Red Rock Rd After Schafer St
- Red Rock Rd At Rudder St
- Ford St Opp Corfe St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.6% of the 284 resolvable premises in Red Rock. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 98.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 977 across postcode 2456 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 violent offences, 162 theft, 128 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Red Rock?
Red Rock (NSW 2456) had 412 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Red Rock?
The median advertised rent in Red Rock is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Red Rock?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Red Rock covering government sectors. Nearest include: Corindi Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Red Rock?
Red Rock is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Red Rock?
Across postcode 2456, 977 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (257), theft (162), property damage (128). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Red Rock?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Red Rock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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