Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Rockleigh, 5254
Est. population · Jun 2025
293
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.6%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,312/wk
Employment rate
57%
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Rockleigh offers a slower smaller community life in Murray Bridge Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Rockleigh snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
293
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
9th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 42.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3401st in Australia
- State rank
- 350th in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #54 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
293(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 82th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +4.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 82th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 287
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 127
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Employment rate
- 57%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 105 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 287 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mannum District Hospital (20.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a freestanding verandah with associated fencing (windbreak)835 ROCKLEIGH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building1372 BLACK HEATH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
June 2026
- Torrens Title land division - Boundary realignment - 2 into 2194 DOWNING RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- domestic storage shed (outbuilding)517 THE GLEN RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Boundary realignment and consolidation - 7 allotments to 5 allotments120 PREAMIMMA RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 91 OAK GR ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah1372 BLACK HEATH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of ancillary accommodation1372 BLACK HEATH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
October 2025
- Shed414B RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 468 GIERKE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Proposed 16m long x 12m wide x 3.6m high Gable Shed.245 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
September 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence511 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2025
- Freestanding 12m long x 11m wide x 4m high Gable Carport.17 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
July 2025
- Open sided agricultural building for implement and equipment storage382 PANICAN HILL RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
June 2025
- Rural ShedLOT 120 TALBOT RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding - Shed262 CRITCHLEY RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
March 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling956 LAW RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
February 2025
- Agricultural shed 34m x 18m x 6.75m(wall height)571 BREMER VALLEY RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of two outbuildings59 GIERKE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of second-hand shed frame ( 9 main uprights and trusses 200 mm C-section), concreted into post holes (700 cm diam, 600 + cm depth). Roof purlins 100 mm C-section, side wall purlins 75 mm C-section. 2.4 m wall height, wall and roof cross bracing. Woodland grey colorbond cladding, guttering water runoff plumbed into a 14,000 L rainwater tank. Concrete floor.LOT 7 WIRILDA RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah105 ANNIE LANE ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Outbuilding, Verandah x 2 (1 x to Existing Outbuilding), RWT (110KL)511 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding: Domestic storage: - 21m x 12m wide x 5.366m overall height429 LAW RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Variation to - 23027825 Dwelling Addition, Outbuilding, Pool & Deck63 TALBOT RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Verandah429 LAW RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
April 2024
- Construct new verandah attached to dwelling19 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Swimming Pool (with associated safety features). Elevated deck.660 BONDLEIGH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Variation to 415-535-2015 to alter stage 2 - main dwelling and change of use to stage 1 - cabin to ancillary accommodation511 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
February 2024
- Verandah517 THE GLEN RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- 13770 - 3 into 3 land division (boundary re-alignment).353 CRITCHLEY RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
October 2023
- Dwelling Extension, Outbuilding, Pool and Decking63 TALBOT RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah under the main roof; and Carport (Outbuilding)181 RAMS RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
September 2023
- Swimming Pool and associated swimming pool safety features517 THE GLEN RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
June 2023
- Outbuilding290 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
February 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with return verandah and associated driveway and earthworks33 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Under Assessment
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage, porch, verandah and alfresco under main roof118 PYM RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
October 2022
- Verandah182 RAMS RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254;414G RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Shed and Verandah956 LAW RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
- Attached verandah and deck223 BONDLEIGH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
August 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding)300 RANGE RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
April 2022
- verandah addition to dwelling1372 BLACK HEATH RD ROCKLEIGH SA 5254Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
7 heritage places
- Farm Complex37 Kubenk Rd PALMERLocal heritage
- Farm Complex1829 Reedy Creek Rd ROCKLEIGHLocal heritage
- Farm Cove Cottage1621 Reedy Creek Rd ROCKLEIGHLocal heritage
- Farm Cove Homestead1621 Reedy Creek Rd ROCKLEIGHLocal heritage
- Shearing Shed and farm sheds204 Law Rd ROCKLEIGHLocal heritage
- Chimney [Cornish], Preamimma Mine AreaMONARTOState heritage
- Former Monarto Presbyterian Church & GraveyardLaw Road MONARTOState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 23.3 km away).
Coalition 58.3%Labor 41.7%
4.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PalmerLabor 41.4% · Coalition 58.6% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- PondeLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)19.6 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)20.1 km away
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
- MannumLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)20.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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