Rockbank, VIC 3335 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rockbank is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3335, home to 2,583 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Melton local government area and roughly 26 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,583
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,781 /week
- Median personal income
- $896 /week
- Median family income
- $2,043 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Melton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Deanside Primary School
- Springside West Secondary College
- Aintree Primary School
- Yarrabing Secondary College
- Dharra School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 48 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 16.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 89.1% of the 2,954 resolvable premises in Rockbank. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 89.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,039 across postcode 3335 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,511 property offences, 226 violent offences, 54 public order offences.
- Wider Melton LGA: 7,219 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rockbank?
Rockbank (VIC 3335) had 2,583 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Melton local government area.
What is the median rent in Rockbank?
The median advertised rent in Rockbank is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rockbank?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rockbank covering government sectors. Nearest include: Deanside Primary School (0.4 km), Springside West Secondary College (2.7 km), Aintree Primary School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rockbank?
Rockbank is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (89.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rockbank?
Across postcode 3335, 2,039 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,511), violent (226), public order (54). 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 Rockbank?
In Rockbank, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (16 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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