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Paddys Flat vs Rockton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Paddys Flat profile · Rockton profile

Paddys Flat Rockton

Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) and Rockton are both sparsely populated areas. They differ sharply in age and background; the typical resident in Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) is 31, while in Rockton they are far older at 57. Rockton is also more diverse, with 22.7% of people born overseas and 18.2% using a language other than English at home, compared to none in Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW). Wealth varies as well, with typical family incomes well higher in Rockton ($2,250) than in Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) ($1,437).

Everyday life in both places is very similar in its reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent with no walkable amenities or public transport. They also share a similar typical personal income of around $580 a week. While some gaps are wide, both areas are very small and effectively alike in that neither has any residents with a bachelor degree or anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 26 yrs older in Rockton Unpaid child care: 25.0 pts higher in Paddys Flat Recent movers: 29.4 pts higher in Rockton Born overseas: 22.7 pts higher in Rockton Other language: 18.2 pts higher in Rockton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Paddys Flatin Rockton +1 larger in Paddys Flat gap narrowing
23 16th pct 22 15th pct
Median age in Paddys Flatin Rockton +26 yrs older in Rockton
31 yrs 7th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Paddys Flatin Rockton +13.6 pts higher in Rockton
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 27th pct
Under 15 in Paddys Flatin Rockton +5.3 pts higher in Rockton
17.4% 52nd pct 22.7% 82nd pct

Age structure

13.0% Youth (15–24) +14.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.0% Older adults (45–64) +14.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.4% Children (0–14) +5.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
13.0% Young adults (25–44) +9.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Marital status

30.0% Never married +20.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.0% Married ◂ +5.0 pts 40.0%
0.0% Divorced +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Paddys Flat Rockton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Paddys Flatin Rockton +22.7 pts higher in Rockton
0.0% 0th pct 22.7% 81st pct

Country of birth

113.0% Australia ◂ +49.4 pts 63.6%
0.0% England +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

52.2% Australian ◂ +11.3 pts 40.9%
43.5% English ◂ +2.6 pts 40.9%
39.1% Irish ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Paddys Flatin Rockton +18.2 pts higher in Rockton
0.0% 0th pct 18.2% 86th pct
Limited English in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

113.0% English only ◂ +40.3 pts 72.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Paddys Flatin Rockton +7.9 pts higher in Paddys Flat
26.1% 16th pct 18.2% 8th pct

Religious affiliation

87.0% Christianity ◂ +37.0 pts 50.0%
26.1% No religion ◂ +7.9 pts 18.2%
0.0% Not stated +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor+ in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.3% Year 12 +20.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
17.6% Year 10 +4.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

62.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Engineering & related +8.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
37.5% Society & culture ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Paddys Flatin Rockton +$24 higher in Rockton
$575 21st pct $599 25th pct
Household income in Paddys Flatin Rockton +$250 higher in Paddys Flat
$1,375 38th pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Paddys Flatin Rockton +$813 higher in Rockton
$1,437 23rd pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Paddys Flatin Rockton +15.0 pts higher in Rockton
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 79th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% Under $650 ◂ +10.0 pts 50.0%
60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Paddys Flatin Rockton +1.6 pts higher in Rockton
34.8% 77th pct 36.4% 82nd pct
Mental health in Paddys Flatin Rockton +13.6 pts higher in Rockton
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Cancer +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Mental health +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Other condition +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.9% None ◂ +14.8 pts 59.1%
34.8% One condition ◂ +21.1 pts 13.6%
0.0% Two conditions +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Paddys Flatin Rockton +10.0 pts higher in Paddys Flat
30.0% 86th pct 20.0% 59th pct
Unpaid carers in Paddys Flatin Rockton +10.0 pts higher in Rockton
15.0% 73rd pct 25.0% 97th pct
Unpaid child care in Paddys Flatin Rockton +25.0 pts higher in Paddys Flat
25.0% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Paddys Flatin Rockton
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Paddys Flatin Rockton +15.0 pts higher in Paddys Flat
35.0% 89th pct 20.0% 26th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Paddys Flatin Rockton +0.3 larger in Paddys Flat
2.9 81st pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Paddys Flatin Rockton
13.0% 63rd pct —

Family composition

60.9% Couples with children ◂ +7.9 pts 52.9%
26.1% Couples without children ◂ +2.6 pts 23.5%
13.0% One-parent families +10.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +66.7 pts 33.3%
100.0% 4 people ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Paddys Flatin Rockton +$150 higher in Paddys Flat
$200 25th pct $50 0th pct
Mortgage in Paddys Flatin Rockton +$400 higher in Rockton
$900 12th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Paddys Flatin Rockton +0.50 higher in Rockton
0.90 86th pct 1.40 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
75.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

125.0% Separate house ◂ +47.2 pts 77.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 2 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
60.0% Worked at home ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Paddys Flatin Rockton +29.4 pts higher in Rockton
11.5% 6th pct 40.9% 80th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Paddys Flatin Rockton +15.0 pts higher in Paddys Flat
60.0% 47th pct 45.0% 13th pct

Industries people work in

40.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.0% Managers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Community & personal service ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Paddys Flatin Rockton even
1 50th pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Paddys Flatin Rockton +6.7 pts higher in Rockton
7.3% 65th pct 14.0% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Paddys Flat vs Rockton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13128/paddys-flat/vs/SAL13397/rockton