Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
North Rocks
5 km²
A staggering 40.9% of adults in North Rocks hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most qualified areas in the region. This professional character is reflected in high incomes and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. The community is diverse and family-oriented, with many large households and a significant proportion of residents born overseas. It is a wealthy, well-educated suburb where a large number of people now work from home.
North Rocks's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 59 schools serve North Rocks.
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The area is slightly older than average, with a typical resident aged 41 and 19% of the population aged 65 or over. Families are common here, as 19.9% of residents are children under 15.
North Rocks is far more multicultural than the national average, with 39.8% of people born overseas. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 41.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 33.6% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 75% of residents completing Year 12 and over 40% holding a university degree. Qualifications are most often in management, commerce, and engineering.
The area is very affluent, with 37.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical weekly family incomes are $2,605, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents generally report good health; those with a long-term health condition or a mental health condition are less common here than in most other areas.
Unpaid work is common in the community, with 30.2% of people caring for children and 26.7% doing significant weekly housework, both figures well above the national average.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 36 people. However, this group has a Year 12 completion rate and personal income that are far above the national figures.
Homes are typically larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 69.2% of families.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 90.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level.
A huge 45.6% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase since 2011. Despite having many public transport stops, only 1.2% of people use it to commute.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.
Unemployment is lower than the national average at 3.8%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, education, and technical services.
North Rocks is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.
The area receives far more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual average of 1,139mm.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or transport, the area is far below the state average for walking distance to groceries and health services.