Rockbank
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Rockbank is a fast-growing suburb on the western fringe of Melbourne, offering a blend of new housing developments, open parklands, and an emerging community spirit. It's ideal for families and those seeking space while remaining connected to the city via rail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,583
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.73°, 144.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,450
Local Cost
$1,810
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
572 mm
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
42
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
MEL
Distance
16 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 68/100.