Rocky Gully, SA 5254 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rocky Gully is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5254, home to 113 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 58 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Murray Bridge
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,322
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Tyndale Christian College-Murray Bridge Incorporat
- St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge
- Murray Bridge North School R-7
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 60.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 78.5% of the 79 resolvable premises in Rocky Gully. 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 Node: 21.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 78.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 68 across postcode 5254 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 theft, 20 violent offences, 10 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rocky Gully?
Rocky Gully (SA 5254) had 113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Murray Bridge local government area.
What is the median rent in Rocky Gully?
The median advertised rent in Rocky Gully is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rocky Gully?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Rocky Gully covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Tyndale Christian College-Murray Bridge Incorporat (5.3 km), St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge (6.1 km), Murray Bridge North School R-7 (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rocky Gully?
Rocky Gully is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (78.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rocky Gully?
Across postcode 5254, 68 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (20), violent (20), break-ins (10). 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 Rocky Gully?
In Rocky Gully, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (60 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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