The Rock, NSW 2655 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Rock is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2655, home to 1,347 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wagga Wagga local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 410 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,347
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,358 /week
- Median personal income
- $636 /week
- Median family income
- $1,754 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lockhart
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $245 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- The Rock Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 25 bus stops
- Urana St At Day St
- Day St After Urana St
- The Rock Station, Platform 1
- The Rock Central School, Wilson St
- The Rock Station, Coach Stop
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 11 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 38.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.8% of the 596 resolvable premises in The 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 96.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 48 across postcode 2655 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 16 theft, 11 property damage, 6 violent offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Rock?
The Rock (NSW 2655) had 1,347 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Lockhart local government area.
What is the median rent in The Rock?
The median advertised rent in The Rock is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Rock?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near The Rock covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Rock Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Rock?
The Rock is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Rock?
Across postcode 2655, 48 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (16), property damage (11), violent (6). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in The Rock?
In The Rock, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (38.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Rock?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Rock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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