- Est. Median Value
- $449K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $308/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Rockdale
Is Rockdale a good place to live?
Rockdale is home to roughly 981 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rockdale scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Rockdale has 23 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $449K, and weekly rent typically sits around $308.
Lifestyle: Rockdale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rockdale is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety79
- Amenities34
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability84
- Green space23
- Community11
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $449K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $308/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +15.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Rockdale
Schools in zone for Rockdale
Children living in Rockdale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Rockdale. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Rockdale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 1.1 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 1.2 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 2.2 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 3.6 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.3 km away
Explore Rockdale
Things to do(7)
Elizabeth Park
Turnbull Thomson Park
Newbie Street Playground
Mavora Reserve
Skye Street Reserve
Graeme Cockroft Cycle Park
Southland Indoor Bowling Club
Parks & green spaces(6)
Elizabeth Park
Turnbull Thomson Park
Newbie Street Playground
Mavora Reserve
Skye Street Reserve
Graeme Cockroft Cycle Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Rockdale
Places to eat & drink(1)
Goldelights Filipino Foods & Delicacies
Tradies & Services in Rockdale
Tradies & services(2)
Ecocool
Yunca Heating
Beauty & Fitness in Rockdale
Beauty & fitness(2)
Hair&Beauty By Morgan
Southland Indoor Bowling Club
Rockdale Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.75 | 10.65 | 3.85 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.46 | 10.31 | 3.96 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.19 | 8.61 | 4.57 | 8.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.12 | 8.25 | 3.24 | 6.6 |
| 🍂 May | 12.08 | 6.05 | 3.71 | 4.97 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.17 | 3.02 | 2.89 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.74 | 3.51 | 3.19 | 5.53 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.68 | 3.56 | 2.84 | 6.71 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 5.27 | 4.52 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.57 | 5.82 | 3.89 | 8.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.1 | 6.89 | 2.97 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.73 | 9.85 | 5 | 9.51 |
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