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Rockingham Lakes vs Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Rockingham Lakes profile · Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour profile

Rockingham Lakes Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour is a populous residential area, while Rockingham Lakes is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth; the typical resident in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour is 33 and the typical weekly household income is $2,267, whereas in Rockingham Lakes the typical age is 77 and typical weekly household income is much lower at $450. Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour is also more convenient for daily needs, with a walkability score described as somewhat walkable compared to the car-dependent nature of Rockingham Lakes.

The age gap between the two areas is widening, as the typical resident in Rockingham Lakes is now 44 years older than in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, compared to a 18-year difference in 2011. Despite these contrasting profiles, both areas share very similar weather patterns, including nearly identical average maximum and minimum temperatures.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +22,175 larger in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour gap widening
3 0th pct 22,178 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12
  • First area, 2016: 8
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2011: 15,614
  • Second area, 2016: 19,607
  • Second area, 2021: 22,178
Median age in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +44 yrs older in Rockingham Lakes gap widening
77 yrs 100th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 18 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 77 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
2.3% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
7.2% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%
25.1% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.1%
13.4% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +27.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +25.3 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +25.1 pts ▸ 25.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +50.8 pts 49.2%
0.0% Never married +37.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% Divorced +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Separated +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Widowed +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

30.3% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +65.8 pts ▸ 65.8%
0.0% England +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% New Zealand +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% South Africa +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

0.0% English +51.0 pts ▸ 51.0%
0.0% Australian +36.5 pts ▸ 36.5%
0.0% Scottish +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Irish +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Italian +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Indian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

5.4% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%
0.4% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +9.5 pts 90.5%
0.0% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

54.6% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.6%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Buddhism ◂ +99.4 pts 0.6%
0.0% No religion +54.6 pts ▸ 54.6%
0.0% Christianity +38.0 pts ▸ 38.0%
0.0% Not stated +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

56.0% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.0%
15.2% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
5 64th pct
0.90 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +23 more in Rockingham Lakes
35 76th pct 12 31st pct
4,301 87th pct
860 88th pct
1,000 43rd pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +44.0 pts 56.0%
0.0% Year 10 +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% Year 11 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Income

Personal income in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +$664 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
$274 0th pct $938 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $274
  • Second area, 2011: $763
  • Second area, 2016: $792
  • Second area, 2021: $938
Household income in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +$1,817 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
$450 0th pct $2,267 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $1,977
  • Second area, 2016: $2,057
  • Second area, 2021: $2,267
Family income in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +$2,020 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
$450 0th pct $2,470 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $2,092
  • Second area, 2016: $2,175
  • Second area, 2021: $2,470
18.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
28.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +36.5 pts ▸ 36.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Health & Disability

23.0% 20th pct
8.2% 42nd pct
3.3% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Asthma +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Arthritis +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Diabetes +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Cancer +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Lung condition +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +30.6 pts 69.4%
0.0% One condition +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Two conditions +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Three or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Community Participation

12.9% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%
9.7% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
36.4% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 42.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
5.6% 90th pct
21.4% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +511 larger in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0 0th pct 511 80th pct
19 yrs 10th pct
42.1% 47th pct
15.2% 77th pct
$694 61st pct
$2,100 73rd pct
8.6% 73rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +1.0 larger in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
2.0 7th pct 3.0 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
15.1% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
14.7% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +82.1 pts 17.9%
0.0% Couples with children +66.3 pts ▸ 66.3%
0.0% One-parent families +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

$365 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $380
  • Second area, 2021: $365
$1,950 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,351
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $1,950
People / bedroom in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +0.20 higher in Rockingham Lakes
1.00 90th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
20.8% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
18.0% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
98.3% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 99.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.3%
96.8% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 97.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.8%

Transport & Vehicles

1.4% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
5.9% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
3.9% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +69 more in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
11 20th pct 80 80th pct
Stops/1k in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +3,663.06 more in Rockingham Lakes
3,666.67 100th pct 3.61 39th pct
Departures/1k in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +2,206,078.4 more in Rockingham Lakes
2,207,000.0 100th pct 921.6 54th pct
PT routes in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +12 more in Rockingham Lakes
15 78th pct 3 21st pct
Stop walk in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +39 longer in Rockingham Lakes
40 89th pct 1 7th pct
Drive to city in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +9 longer in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
33 61st pct 42 70th pct
Reach 30 min in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +22,175 more in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
3 0th pct 22,178 66th pct
Reach 45 min in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +46,393 more in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
3 0th pct 46,396 51st pct
89 100th pct

Migration & Movement

41.3% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 56.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
5.3% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Jobs & Industry

4.9% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
73.3% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.3%
60.1% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%

Economy & Advantage

6 57th pct
7 64th pct
9 86th pct
5 43rd pct
1,010 55th pct
ERP in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +26,400 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
3 0th pct 26,403 91st pct
14.5% 87th pct
Businesses in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +1,046 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0 0th pct 1,046 58th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +59 higher in Rockingham Lakes
683 31st pct 624 22nd pct
Max temp in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +0.2 higher in Rockingham Lakes
24.2 55th pct 23.9 52nd pct
Min temp in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +0.2 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
14.1 74th pct 14.3 76th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +4.4 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.5 0th pct 4.9 41st pct
Types ≤15 min in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +4.4 more in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.1 0th pct 4.6 40th pct
15-min city in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +55.3 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.0% 0th pct 55.3% 42nd pct
Walk to shops in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +34.0 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.0% 0th pct 34.0% 24th pct
Walk to transit in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +81.7 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
6.7% 5th pct 88.4% 45th pct
Walk to school in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +74.6 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.0% 0th pct 74.6% 51st pct
Walk to a park in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +92.2 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
6.7% 0th pct 98.9% 55th pct
Walk to health in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +2.8 pts higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 6th pct
Amenities/1k in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +4,325.0 more in Rockingham Lakes
4,333.3 100th pct 8.3 13th pct
Intersections/km² in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +230 higher in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour
7 21st pct 237 76th pct
Mean slope in Rockingham Lakesin Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour +4.1 pts higher in Rockingham Lakes
8.2% 83rd pct 4.0% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rockingham Lakes vs Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/507051189/rockingham-lakes/vs/507051191/singleton-golden-bay-secret-harbour