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NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council

Rocky Point, 2259

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Updated

Desirability score

11.6/100
Below average

2142nd in NSW

52% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Rocky Point is known for: High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Rocky Point is a well-connected smaller community in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with housing affordability and transport and access the main drags compared with similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
275
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,678
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 110
Median monthly mortgage
$2,080
Employment rate
54.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$500
Houses (January to March 2026)
$700
All types (January to March 2026)
$680
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
472

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
30
Against the person
8
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
109.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 34 residents
State safety percentile
76.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+3.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions789
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault437
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
  • Malicious Damage To Property530
  • Transport Regulatory Offences1055

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

18 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 MARINE PARADE ROCKY POINT 2259Additional Information Requested

  • February 2026

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined

  • August 2025

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined
2024· 3 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined

  • April 2024

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined
2023· 3 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined

  • August 2023

  • Residential flat building
    Area 22 & 23, St LeonardsDetermined

  • March 2023

  • Demolition
    Area 22 & 23 St Leonards SouthDetermined
2022· 3 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Residential flat building
    Area 22 and 23, St Leonards SouthDetermined

  • August 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    3 HASTINGS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Determined

  • July 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    11 BAYVIEW AVENUE ROCKY POINT 2259Determined
2021· 4 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    12 ST LEONARDS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    7 BAYVIEW AVENUE ROCKY POINT 2259Determined

  • April 2021

  • Other
    1 ST LEONARDS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Determined

  • February 2021

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    7 BAYVIEW AVENUE ROCKY POINT 2259Determined
2020· 1 proposal

  • December 2020

  • Secondary dwelling
    1 ST LEONARDS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability Index

Desirability score
11.6/100 — Below average
National rank
6926th in Australia
State rank
2142nd in NSW
Peer rank
#423 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#887 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
52%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime789
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime437
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime636
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime530
  • Transport Regulatory Offencescrime1055
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning3 HASTINGS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Lodged 04 Aug 2022 · Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning12 ST LEONARDS STREET ROCKY POINT 2259Lodged 21 Jul 2021 · Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning7 BAYVIEW AVENUE ROCKY POINT 2259Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning7 BAYVIEW AVENUE ROCKY POINT 2259Lodged 11 Feb 2021 · Determined
  • DemolitionplanningArea 22 & 23 St Leonards SouthLodged 16 Mar 2023 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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