Rockbank VIC

Postcode 3335 · Melton LGA

Rockbank is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Melton local government area (postcode 3335). With a population of 2,583, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Indian, Australian, English.

The median house price in Rockbank is $635,000, having risen modestly 1.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $516,000 (-6.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $470. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800.

Rockbank is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1027, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Melton LGA is moderate at 7,219 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rockbank offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($635K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$635K/$875K Near Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.6% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,397
Mean Income$66,724
Earners15,429
YoY Change+3.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$635K
1.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$516K
-6.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
2,583
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,781
Personal Income /wk$896
Mortgage /mth$1,800
CRIME (Melton LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,219
Total Incidents16,851
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1027
Total Students615
Government1
Rockbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1027
Data: 2024