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The Rock, NSW

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The Rock Statistics

Location Details
  • Region

    Riverina
  • Population

    3,285
  • Nearest Capital

    280km
  • Nearest Airport

    Wagga wagga regional aiport 40km
  • Median House Price

    $207,000
  • April Temp °C
    22 / 10

It is 32 kilometres south-west of Wagga Wagga on the Olympic Highway.

The Rock, nestled in the picturesque Riverina region of New South Wales, is a charming rural town that embodies both historical significance and natural beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmlands, this idyllic locale boasts a rich agricultural heritage, with its economy deeply rooted in farming practices.

The Rock
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of The Rock

Hospital
14
Doctors & Allied Health
50+
Library
4
Post Office
16
Bars & Eateries
50+
Groceries & Convenience
19

The Rock
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-78%
Property in The Rock

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$379,900

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$200

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]

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    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017]

    Jobs in The Rock

    Based on LGA data

    Median Salary Per Year

    $43,519

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $837

    Median Family Income Per Week

    $708

    The Rock
    Education

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    Number of Institutions

    24

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

    Schools And Universities in The Rock

    Education within 25KM of The Rock

    14 Childcare Centres
    the rockoosh
    the rock preschool inc
    uranquinty preschool
    kapooka early childhood centre
    montessori children's house wagga
    spring kidz early learning centre
    mater dei ps (wagga) oshc - extend
    community kids lake albert early education centre
    goodstart early learning glenfield park
    wagga wagga early years learning centre - glenfield park
    red hill public school preschool
    ku ashmont preschool and family centre
    pe4k ashmont
    goodstart early learning tatton
    7 Primary Schools
    kapooka public school
    oneschool global, wagga wagga campus
    red hill public school
    uranquinty public school
    mater dei primary school
    yerong creek public school
    the rock central school
    3 High Schools
    oneschool global, wagga wagga campus
    mater dei catholic college
    the rock central school

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