South West Rocks, NSW 2431 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South West Rocks is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2431, home to 5,058 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kempsey local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 370 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,058
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $980 /week
- Median personal income
- $533 /week
- Median family income
- $1,230 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $323 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- South West Rocks Public School
- Stuarts Point Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- South West Rocks Nursing Centre, Gregory St
- Gregory St After Simpson St
- South West Rocks Public School, Gregory St
- Cook Dr Opp Arthur St
- Simpson St At Bruce Field St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 5 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 47.9% of the 4,124 resolvable premises in South West Rocks. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 10.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 368 across postcode 2431 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 102 theft, 95 violent offences, 46 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South West Rocks?
South West Rocks (NSW 2431) had 5,058 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in South West Rocks?
The median advertised rent in South West Rocks is $323/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South West Rocks?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near South West Rocks covering government sectors. Nearest include: South West Rocks Public School (0.3 km), Stuarts Point Public School (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South West Rocks?
South West Rocks is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (47.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South West Rocks?
Across postcode 2431, 368 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (102), violent (95), vehicle theft (46). 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 South West Rocks?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South West Rocks 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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