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Rockbank - Mount Cottrell vs Melton

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 10.0 km apart · Rockbank - Mount Cottrell profile · Melton profile

Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Melton

Rockbank - Mount Cottrell and Melton are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Rockbank - Mount Cottrell is much younger, with a typical resident aged 31, and is far more diverse, as 46% of people were born overseas and 51.4% use another language at home. Residents here generally have higher incomes, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,123, and a higher share of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (28.6%). In contrast, Melton has a much older population, including a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (20.1%). Residents in Melton are more likely to own their homes outright, and the typical weekly household income is much lower at $1,061.

Both areas share a very similar proportion of First Nations people and have almost identical drive times to the city of about 30 minutes. They also face similar local conditions, such as average maximum temperatures and annual rainfall. While they share these basics, the two places differ in their infrastructure; Melton has far more public transport stops per 1,000 people, while Rockbank - Mount Cottrell is dominated by larger, four-bedroom detached houses.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +9,667 larger in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
17,553 85th pct 7,886 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2,660
  • First area, 2016: 3,040
  • First area, 2021: 17,553
  • Second area, 2021: 7,886
Median age in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +8 yrs older in Melton
31 yrs 6th pct 39 yrs 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.3 pts higher in Melton
2.2% 51st pct 2.5% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Aged 65+ in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +16.4 pts higher in Melton
3.8% 1st pct 20.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%
Under 15 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +5.7 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
24.6% 92nd pct 18.8% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
De facto in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.7 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
11.1% 38th pct 10.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

48.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.7 pts 26.6%
24.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.7 pts 18.8%
13.0% Older adults (45–64) +10.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
3.8% Seniors (65+) +16.4 pts ▸ 20.1%
10.3% Youth (15–24) +0.7 pts ▸ 11.0%

Marital status

53.9% Married ◂ +16.3 pts 37.6%
36.9% Never married +2.2 pts ▸ 39.1%
4.6% Divorced +7.8 pts ▸ 12.4%
1.8% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.9% Separated +2.0 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Melton

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 0.0% males, 0.1% females; 85+ in Melton: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
  • 80–84 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 0.1% males, 0.1% females; 80–84 in Melton: 1.1% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 0.3% males, 0.3% females; 75–79 in Melton: 2.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 0.6% males, 0.5% females; 70–74 in Melton: 3.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 65–69 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 0.8% males, 0.8% females; 65–69 in Melton: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 60–64 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 1.0% males, 1.1% females; 60–64 in Melton: 2.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 1.4% males, 1.2% females; 55–59 in Melton: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 50–54 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 2.0% males, 1.6% females; 50–54 in Melton: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 3.0% males, 1.9% females; 45–49 in Melton: 3.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 4.7% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Melton: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 8.3% males, 6.0% females; 35–39 in Melton: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 7.9% males, 7.1% females; 30–34 in Melton: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 25–29 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 6.2% males, 5.3% females; 25–29 in Melton: 3.6% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 4.1% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Melton: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 1.9% males, 1.7% females; 15–19 in Melton: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Melton: 3.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 4.3% males, 4.4% females; 5–9 in Melton: 3.7% males, 3.2% females
  • 0–4 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell: 5.5% males, 5.3% females; 0–4 in Melton: 3.1% males, 3.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +19.1 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
46.0% 89th pct 26.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 46.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Country of birth

49.6% Australia +13.5 pts ▸ 63.1%
18.7% India ◂ +16.4 pts 2.2%
4.5% Philippines ◂ +2.9 pts 1.7%
2.6% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.6% England +2.0 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.7% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 1.1%
0.3% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Nepal ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.3% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% South Africa even 0.1%

Ancestry

10.6% Australian +18.4 pts ▸ 29.1%
9.2% English +19.7 pts ▸ 28.9%
15.9% Indian ◂ +13.5 pts 2.4%
1.9% Irish +5.9 pts ▸ 7.8%
1.6% Scottish +5.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.4% Filipino ◂ +4.0 pts 2.4%
3.2% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.0% German +1.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.2 pts 1.2%
1.9% Chinese even 1.9%
1.3% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.4% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%

Language

Other language in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +28.9 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
51.4% 90th pct 22.5% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
Limited English in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.7 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
5.0% 82nd pct 4.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Language used at home

30.7% English only +37.3 pts ▸ 68.0%
15.8% Punjabi ◂ +14.4 pts 1.4%
3.6% Hindi ◂ +3.0 pts 0.6%
2.2% Tagalog ◂ +1.4 pts 0.8%
2.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 1.4%
2.0% Arabic ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%
0.4% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +21.9 pts higher in Melton
13.6% 1st pct 35.5% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%

Religious affiliation

32.2% Christianity +12.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
13.6% No religion +21.9 pts ▸ 35.5%
18.4% Not stated ◂ +7.4 pts 11.0%
14.2% Other religions ◂ +12.8 pts 1.4%
11.9% Hinduism ◂ +10.3 pts 1.5%
7.0% Islam ◂ +3.2 pts 3.8%
2.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 1.8%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +21.8 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
61.4% 60th pct 39.7% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.7%
Bachelor+ in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +19.0 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
28.6% 66th pct 9.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Schools in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +1 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
5 64th pct 4 57th pct
Schools/1k kids in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +1.53 more in Melton
1.16 20th pct 2.69 64th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +11 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
34 75th pct 23 57th pct
Students in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +2,118 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
3,215 81st pct 1,097 40th pct
Avg size in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +369 larger in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
643 75th pct 274 29th pct
ICSEA in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +60 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
1,037 59th pct 977 31st pct

Highest year of school

61.4% Year 12 ◂ +21.8 pts 39.7%
18.7% Year 10 +0.7 pts ▸ 19.4%
5.5% Year 9 or below +12.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
4.4% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 12.3%

Highest qualification level

17.6% Certificate III / IV +17.7 pts ▸ 35.3%
29.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.6 pts 13.0%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.3 pts 14.4%
13.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.9 pts 3.1%
0.9% Certificate I / II +2.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 2.5%

Field of qualification

18.6% Management & commerce ◂ +4.5 pts 14.2%
12.3% Engineering & related +2.4 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.4% Society & culture +3.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
9.7% Health ◂ +2.9 pts 6.8%
8.0% Information technology ◂ +5.3 pts 2.7%
7.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 5.2%
5.1% Education +0.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.6% Architecture & building +0.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%
2.1% Creative arts +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.7% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$408 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$946 73rd pct $538 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $481
  • First area, 2016: $512
  • First area, 2021: $946
  • Second area, 2021: $538
Household income in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$1,062 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$2,123 73rd pct $1,061 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,001
  • First area, 2016: $1,119
  • First area, 2021: $2,123
  • Second area, 2021: $1,061
Family income in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$888 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$2,191 57th pct $1,303 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,186
  • First area, 2016: $1,320
  • First area, 2021: $2,191
  • Second area, 2021: $1,303
High earners in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +4.3 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
7.9% 34th pct 3.5% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
High-income homes in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +16.7 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
23.1% 57th pct 6.4% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Household income distribution

43.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.6 pts 24.0%
20.6% $650–$1,499 +17.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
6.7% Under $650 +17.7 pts ▸ 24.4%
13.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 3.7%
9.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.2 pts 2.7%

Personal income distribution

26.4% Under $650 +24.9 pts ▸ 51.3%
32.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 28.4%
16.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 8.2%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +23.9 pts higher in Melton
12.5% 0th pct 36.4% 90th pct
Mental health in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +9.6 pts higher in Melton
3.5% 4th pct 13.1% 93rd pct
Needs assistance in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +8.0 pts higher in Melton
2.4% 7th pct 10.4% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

3.5% Mental health +9.6 pts ▸ 13.1%
2.1% Arthritis +9.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
5.2% Asthma +6.5 pts ▸ 11.6%
4.0% Other condition +5.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
2.8% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
1.1% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.4% Lung condition +2.9 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.9% Cancer +2.4 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.3% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.1% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.5% None ◂ +17.3 pts 51.1%
9.7% One condition +12.1 pts ▸ 21.8%
2.0% Two conditions +6.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.8% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 5.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +2.3 pts higher in Melton
5.4% 0th pct 7.7% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Unpaid carers in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +6.6 pts higher in Melton
8.1% 9th pct 14.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Unpaid child care in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +9.2 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
32.5% 87th pct 23.3% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
Defence service in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +2.1 pts higher in Melton
0.4% 0th pct 2.6% 42nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +2.5 pts higher in Melton
16.7% 15th pct 19.2% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +192 larger in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
391 73rd pct 199 53rd pct
Median age in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +10 yrs older in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
32 yrs 89th pct 22 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +27.8 pts higher in Melton
7.1% 0th pct 34.9% 28th pct
Unemployment in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +10.5 pts higher in Melton
9.8% 48th pct 20.3% 90th pct
Median income in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$243 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$725 66th pct $482 15th pct
Household income in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$663 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$1,774 54th pct $1,111 11th pct
Indigenous language in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +6.2 pts higher in Melton
2.3% 23rd pct 8.5% 73rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.8 larger in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
3.2 94th pct 2.4 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +15.1 pts higher in Melton
9.3% 14th pct 24.4% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
Living alone in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +19.5 pts higher in Melton
13.6% 9th pct 33.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.1%

Family composition

73.0% Couples with children ◂ +23.2 pts 49.8%
9.3% One-parent families +15.1 pts ▸ 24.4%
16.8% Couples without children +6.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.8% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 2.1%

Household size

13.6% 1 person +19.5 pts ▸ 33.1%
23.5% 2 people +7.9 pts ▸ 31.4%
24.3% 4 people ◂ +13.8 pts 10.5%
21.5% 3 people ◂ +5.3 pts 16.3%
10.3% 5 people ◂ +5.5 pts 4.8%
6.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$100 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$400 62nd pct $300 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: $175
  • First area, 2016: $210
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +$717 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
$2,017 63rd pct $1,300 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,200
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $2,017
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.10 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +10.7 pts higher in Melton
23.9% 41st pct 34.6% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
Owned outright in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +23.1 pts higher in Melton
8.9% 2nd pct 32.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.8%
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%
Separate houses in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +13.0 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
96.1% 87th pct 83.1% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.7%
  • First area, 2016: 79.7%
  • First area, 2021: 96.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.1%
3+ bedrooms in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +10.4 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
94.6% 94th pct 84.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.3%
  • First area, 2016: 73.7%
  • First area, 2021: 94.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.2%

How homes are owned or rented

64.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +34.9 pts 29.8%
23.9% Rented +10.7 pts ▸ 34.6%
8.9% Owned outright +23.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
1.7% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.7% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

96.1% Separate house ◂ +13.0 pts 83.1%
1.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +15.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
2.4% Other dwelling ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Flat or apartment even 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

63.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +45.7 pts 17.7%
21.1% 3 bedrooms +42.3 pts ▸ 63.4%
1.1% 2 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.1% 5 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 3.1%
2.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

75.6% $350–$549 ◂ +62.5 pts 13.0%
12.6% $200–$349 +59.6 pts ▸ 72.2%
4.6% Under $200 +3.7 pts ▸ 8.4%
1.5% $550–$749 ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%
0.5% $750 or more even 0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +41.5 pts 12.6%
23.4% $1,000–$1,799 +24.3 pts ▸ 47.8%
4.9% Under $1,000 +21.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
11.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 5.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +7.5 pts higher in Melton
2.1% 17th pct 9.5% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Work from home in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +8.6 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
21.1% 68th pct 12.5% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
PT commute in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.9 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
2.7% 61st pct 1.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
PT stops in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +15 more in Melton
44 53rd pct 59 66th pct
Stops/1k in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +4.97 more in Melton
2.51 25th pct 7.48 86th pct
Departures/1k in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +1,193.1 more in Melton
547.0 40th pct 1,740.2 78th pct
PT routes in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +3 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
14 76th pct 11 67th pct
Stop walk in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +33 longer in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
36 88th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +1 longer in Melton
29 57th pct 30 58th pct
Reach 30 min in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +9,667 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
17,553 55th pct 7,886 20th pct
Reach 45 min in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +9,667 more in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
17,553 26th pct 7,886 12th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) +3.6 pts ▸ 60.8%
21.1% Worked at home ◂ +8.6 pts 12.5%
3.7% Car (passenger) +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.5% Train ◂ +1.1 pts 1.4%
0.5% Walked +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.2% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Bicycle even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

49.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.7 pts 30.4%
29.5% 1 vehicle +14.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.6 pts 10.3%
2.1% No vehicle +7.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 5.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +37.6 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
71.4% 99th pct 33.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Recent arrivals in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +5.0 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
16.0% 72nd pct 11.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +4.0 pts higher in Melton
5.6% 69th pct 9.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
Participation in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +14.8 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
60.4% 45th pct 45.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.6%
Full-time in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +5.3 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
63.3% 80th pct 58.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.4%
  • First area, 2016: 56.7%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.0%

Industries people work in

15.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.6 pts 12.5%
12.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.6 pts 10.9%
10.8% Construction +1.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.6% Retail trade +2.7 pts ▸ 11.3%
6.1% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.4% Professional & technical ◂ +3.4 pts 3.0%
4.8% Accommodation & food +1.4 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.5% Education & training +0.7 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.9% Public administration & safety +0.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.9% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.7 pts 2.2%
3.7% Administrative & support +0.5 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.1% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

20.9% Professionals ◂ +12.6 pts 8.3%
13.3% Machinery operators & drivers +2.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
13.2% Technicians & trades +1.5 pts ▸ 14.7%
11.9% Community & personal service +2.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
8.7% Labourers +5.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
12.9% Clerical & administrative +0.5 pts ▸ 13.4%
9.5% Managers ◂ +2.4 pts 7.1%
6.8% Sales workers +2.7 pts ▸ 9.5%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +6 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +6 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +8 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
9 86th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +6 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +186 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
1,029 63rd pct 843 2nd pct
ERP in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +27,849 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
35,856 97th pct 8,007 37th pct
Growth in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +99.8 pts higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
100.3% 100th pct 0.5% 14th pct
Businesses in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +3,784 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
4,531 87th pct 747 40th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +19 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
527 12th pct 508 11th pct
20.0 14th pct 20.0 14th pct
Min temp in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.2 higher in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
10.2 26th pct 10.0 24th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +3.8 higher in Melton
2.9 19th pct 6.6 69th pct
Types ≤15 min in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +3.8 more in Melton
2.8 18th pct 6.7 71st pct
15-min city in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +60.6 pts higher in Melton
26.5% 18th pct 87.1% 68th pct
Walk to shops in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +61.5 pts higher in Melton
32.2% 22nd pct 93.7% 80th pct
Walk to transit in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +70.0 pts higher in Melton
22.4% 15th pct 92.4% 52nd pct
Walk to school in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +51.1 pts higher in Melton
29.8% 16th pct 80.9% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +4.3 pts higher in Melton
91.3% 39th pct 95.6% 45th pct
Walk to health in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +57.0 pts higher in Melton
14.0% 20th pct 71.0% 70th pct
Amenities/1k in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +2.4 more in Melton
14.6 53rd pct 17.0 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +149 higher in Melton
48 39th pct 197 70th pct
Mean slope in Rockbank - Mount Cottrellin Melton +0.3 pts higher in Melton
2.4% 0th pct 2.7% 4th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rockbank - Mount Cottrell vs Melton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/213041359/rockbank-mount-cottrell/vs/213041577/melton