Rockdale
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Rockdale is a dynamic southern Sydney suburb blending urban amenities with cultural diversity. Known for its lively town centre, proximity to Botany Bay beaches, and convenient train links, it attracts families and professionals alike. The area boasts a variety of multicultural cuisines and easy access to both city and coastal attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
15,475
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,675
Local Cost
$1,990
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
97
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
482.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.