Rockbank
| Rockbank Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Rockbank Community Hall | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°44′S 144°40′E / 37.733°S 144.667°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,583 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3335 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Melton | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kororoit | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Gorton | ||||||||||||||
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Rockbank is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 28 km (17 mi) west of the Melbourne central business district, located within the City of Melton local government area. Rockbank recorded a population of 2,583 at the 2021 census.
The land contains many large volcanic rocks making it poor for cultivating crops. The rocks have been used to build walls between paddocks – characteristic of the area west of Melbourne. The rich, red volcanic soil in the area has helped build the reputation of local wineries.
Rockbank is also the host to Victoria's annual Olive Festival.