The City of Rockdale is located on the shores of historic Botany Bay, 12 km from Sydney's central business district.
The City of Rockdale has an estimated population of 92,988. A multicultural area, around 55% of our residents come from a non-English speaking background. Languages spoken in our community include Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian and Spanish.
Over the years, the City of Rockdale has embraced new residents from the former Yugoslavia, the United Kingdom, Greece, Lebanon, Italy and, increasingly, Asian countries - in particular, China.
An established area, the City of Rockdale's population growth has been relatively stable. Council is assisting the City's future growth by approving high density housing where appropriate, and implementing a major urban regeneration project which is transforming the industrial precinct at Wolli Creek into Sydney's southern gateway.
The area is attractive to new residents and business owners for many reasons, not merely its proximity to the centre of Sydney. It is well serviced by buses (public and private) and trains (travelling along the Illawarra and East Hills railway lines), and major roads such as the Princes Highway and General Holmes Drive.
Tourism opportunities are growing in the area, particularly along Lady Robinsons Beach at Brighton-Le-Sands, which is home to a myriad of restaurants that reflect the area's cosmopolitan mix of cultures.
The City of Rockdale has several commercial centres - Rockdale, Bexley, Arncliffe, Brighton-Le-Sands, Kingsgrove and Ramsgate - and three notable industrial areas (Arncliffe, Rockdale and Kogarah).
The City's history is rich and colourful, and its heritage buildings and natural areas are valued. Council encourages residents and visitors alike to take an Historic Walk or Heritage Drive around the City of Rockdale. Enjoy!