Rocky River (Tenterfield - NSW)
NSWRocky River (Tenterfield - NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 35 residents.
- SAL code
- 13404
- SA2
- 110021194
- Population
- 35
- LGA
- Tenterfield
Rocky River (Tenterfield - NSW), NSW had 35 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 61. The median household income is $1,187 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $1,673 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 100.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 4 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?35
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+6.0%
3yr: +4.1% · 10yr: +7.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,187/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
61
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.4%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?4
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?5
Tenterfield · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Tenterfield (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Rocky River (Tenterfield - NSW) suburb alone is ~35 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,842 to 7,188 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
The Sir Henry PMPS65.6%
- Drake PS 30.9%
- Tabulam PS 2.4%
- Baryulgil PS 1.1%
Secondary
Tenterfield HS65.6%
- Bonalbo CS 33.3%
- Grafton HS 1.1%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (100%), built for families (50% are 1 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 77.2% | 504.72 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 22.8% | 149.39 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.