Rookwood
NSW 2141 • New South Wales
About Rookwood
Rookwood is a unique locality in western Sydney, approximately 17 kilometres west of the CBD, defined almost entirely by the Rookwood Necropolis — the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere and the world's largest remaining operating Victorian-era necropolis. Covering around 286 hectares, it was established in 1868 and is heritage-listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. The locality has an extremely small residential population, with day-to-day activity centred on cemetery operations, maintenance, and the many visitors who come to pay their respects.
Rookwood Necropolis is a place of profound historical, cultural, and spiritual significance, containing over one million interments from communities across more than 150 years of Sydney's history. The grounds are divided into denominational and multicultural sections managed by separate trusts, reflecting the diversity of Sydney's population. Its Victorian-era architecture, historic chapels, and serene landscaped grounds make it a site of significant heritage tourism, with guided tours and genealogy research services regularly attracting visitors.
Rookwood falls under postcode 2141 and is governed by the Cumberland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Watson, while state elections fall under the Parramatta electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2141
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2141, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2141; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 906 — Lidcombe Station 10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ T2 from Lidcombe is the nearest practical rail access
Primarily cemetery grounds; limited pedestrian amenity beyond the necropolis itself
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berala Public School ICSEA 9809649 7146 216 Harrow Rd
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Lidcombe Public School ICSEA 10199649 7576 Mills Street
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7 Mary Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cumberland Local Government Area, which contains Rookwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)