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Rookhurst

NSW 2422 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
53.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Rookhurst

Rookhurst is a small rural locality in the Mid North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, situated approximately 280 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Gloucester. The locality covers around 54 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by rolling farming and forested hill country in the Barrington-Manning ranges hinterland, used for beef cattle grazing.

Gloucester, approximately 15 kilometres to the south-east, is the gateway town for the Barrington Tops World Heritage Area, providing shops, a hospital, schools, and community facilities. The surrounding district is known for premium beef production, scenic gorge country, and access to Barrington Tops National Park. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Rookhurst falls under postcode 2422 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2422
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
53.92 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2422

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2422, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,329
Median 2023–24
$41,701
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,614

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2422; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Taree (approx. 80 km east) to Sydney; approx. 4 hours
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Bucketts Way and Pacific Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Gloucester.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Rookhurst. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rookhurst known for? +

Rookhurst is a quiet cattle farming locality near Gloucester in NSW's mid-north coast hinterland, set among the scenic gorge and range country near Barrington Tops National Park.

How far is Rookhurst from Sydney CBD? +

Rookhurst is approximately 280 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 3.5 to 4.5 hours by road.

Does Rookhurst have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Rookhurst. The nearest NSW TrainLink station is Taree (approximately 80 km east) and a car is essential for all local travel.

What is the population of Rookhurst? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rookhurst has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural community near Gloucester.

Is Rookhurst a good place to live? +

Rookhurst suits those drawn to the scenic hinterland near Barrington Tops, with Gloucester providing local services and the Barrington Tops World Heritage wilderness accessible nearby.

What is the postcode for Rookhurst? +

The postcode for Rookhurst, NSW is 2422.

Is Rookhurst a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rookhurst is part of the Mid-Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.