Rockdale, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

15,436 Population 7/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$27,074 median income, 6.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

Rockdale, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,074

64% below

$27,074 per capita

Home Value

$259,200

8% below

Median Rent

$1,296/mo

11% above

Unemployment

6.8%

89% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Rockdale a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockdale residents earn a median household income of $27,074 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,466 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockdale is $259,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,296/month.

Climate & Weather

Rockdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,436

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born61.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,074

Per Capita$27,074

Unemployment6.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$521

Housing

Home Value$259,200

Rent$1,296

Ownership51.4%

Housing Units6,174

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation138 ft

Did You Know?

61.3% of residents are foreign-born.