Rokeby VIC 3821
Located in Victoria, Rokeby sits 104 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. The locality has 213 residents, a median age of 48, and a median household income of $94,224 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 18.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $261 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,647. The area shows high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 213. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Rokeby safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Rokeby sits in the low band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 150% on the prior year.
5 offences
150.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20255 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Rokeby is very car-dependent on foot — at 8/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Rokeby.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 84
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Baw Baw: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Rokeby is home to 213 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $94,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
213
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$94,224/yr
Census Median Rent
$261/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,647/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$39,624/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.1%
Total Dwellings
79
Owner-Occupier Rate
94.7%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.4%
Mortgage Stress
21.0%
Work From Home
21.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 87.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 96.2%
- Employment Rate
- 71%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 126).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,138 a year through Baw Baw based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 80%
- Parks and recreation 10%
- Residential 6%
- Infrastructure and transport 4%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Baw Baw
In the year to August 2026, 619 new dwellings were approved across Baw Baw. That mix is 604 houses and 15 units. Approvals are up 49.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No Registered Aboriginal Party is appointed for this area. About an eighth of Victoria, mostly in the north-east, has no appointment; that is a fact about the register rather than about the Country.
Climate & Setting
from Noojee (Slivar), 18.7 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 143 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 43.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,090 mm
- 133 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 25.1°C
- 7 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.7°C
- 12 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3821, 18 of 3,081 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (39 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3821, 654 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,180 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 41 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3821 in 2025-26. The most was 21, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Mary Aldred Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mary Aldred | 45.9% | 54.1% | -1.2 |
| 2022 | Russell Broadbent | 47.1% | 52.9% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Russell Broadbent | 42.6% | 57.4% | -0.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Wayne Farnham Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | Wayne Farnham LP | 51.7% | — | — |
| 2018 | Gary Blackwood LP | 51.7% | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| 2014 | Gary Blackwood LP | 55.2% | 38.7% | 61.3% |
* The 2022 poll here was replaced by a supplementary election on 28 January 2023; its result is shown.
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Rokeby?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 213 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Rokeby
Is Rokeby a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Rokeby is low (39/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Rokeby?
Rokeby has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (65/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Rokeby?
Rokeby, VIC had a population of 213 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Rokeby, VIC?
The postcode for Rokeby, VIC is 3821.
How far is Rokeby from Melbourne?
Rokeby is 104 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 85 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Rokeby?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Rokeby was $94,224 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Rokeby?
There are too few current rental listings in Rokeby for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $261, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Rokeby?
The median age of residents in Rokeby was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Rokeby walkable?
Rokeby scores 8/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Rokeby?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Rokeby, Noojee (Slivar) (18.7 km away), summer days average 25.1°C, winter nights 3.7°C, 1,090 mm of rain a year over 133 rainy days, and 7 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Rokeby?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Rokeby belong to?
Rokeby sits within the Baw Baw local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Rokeby?
The average residential rates bill through Baw Baw is $2,138 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Rokeby?
Across Baw Baw, 619 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 49.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Rokeby in?
Rokeby sits within the federal Division of Monash, currently held by Mary Aldred (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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