Average rent in South West Rocks, NSW — 2026

South West Rocks comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $330/week, around 22% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,628, median age 58, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 371km from Sydney, South West Rocks typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.