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The Rocks 2000 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in The Rocks (2000)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the City of Sydney suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford The Rocks?

Can I afford The Rocks?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in The Rocks? Based on the suburb median of $2,900,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$14,315/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
75.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$2,320,000 loan
20% deposit ($580,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 76% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
The Rocks75.5%
Sydney median income159.6%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford The Rocks?

Rental market in The Rocks

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 469 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,250per week
Sep 2025 · 469 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $1,045 per week (270 bonds)Mar 23: $1,200 per week (329 bonds)Jun 23: $1,150 per week (418 bonds)Sep 23: $1,200 per week (551 bonds)Dec 23: $1,200 per week (397 bonds)Mar 24: $1,350 per week (480 bonds)Jun 24: $1,250 per week (374 bonds)Sep 24: $1,200 per week (537 bonds)Dec 24: $1,250 per week (436 bonds)Mar 25: $1,302 per week (523 bonds)Jun 25: $1,270 per week (351 bonds)Sep 25: $1,250 per week (469 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Elizabeth Bay2011
$1,100▼$150
1.2 km away
Ultimo2007
$1,050▼$200
1.5 km away
Darlinghurst2010
$1,000▼$250
1.6 km away
Pyrmont2009
$980▼$270
1.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

The Rocks Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in The Rocks

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FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 AEST
Cook and Phillip station · 0.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cook and Phillip station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might The Rocks change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2000

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2000. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might The Rocks change?

Investor activity in The Rocks

2000 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare The Rocks with another suburb

Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2000?
The Rocks is the primary suburb with postcode 2000 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — The Rocks is the main locality.
Which local government area is The Rocks in?
The Rocks (2000) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for The Rocks?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for The Rocks (2000) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is The Rocks flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in The Rocks. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near The Rocks?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for The Rocks (2000), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is The Rocks (2000) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in The Rocks (2000). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is The Rocks changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for The Rocks (2000) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore The Rocks in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for The Rocks 2000: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.