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Rockton vs Buldah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Rockton profile · Buldah profile

Rockton Buldah

Rockton and Buldah are both sparsely populated areas located about 20 km apart. Rockton is the larger of the two with 22 people, while Buldah has only five. There is a significant difference in wealth between them; the typical weekly family income in Rockton is $2,250, which is far higher than the $900 seen in Buldah. Rockton also has more crowded housing, with 1.4 people per bedroom compared to just 0.6 in Buldah.

Both areas have remained very similar in their lack of infrastructure since 2011. They are both car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. Neither area has any public transport stops or routes. Residents in both places are also far older than the national figure, with typical ages of 57 in Rockton and 61 in Buldah.

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Where they differ most

People / bedroom: 0.80 higher in Rockton Population: 17 larger in Rockton Family income: $1,350 higher in Rockton Household size: 0.6 larger in Rockton Personal income: $250 higher in Rockton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rocktonin Buldah +17 larger in Rockton gap narrowing
22 15th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Rocktonin Buldah +4 yrs older in Buldah gap narrowing
57 yrs 89th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Rocktonin Buldah
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Rocktonin Buldah
13.6% 27th pct —
Under 15 in Rocktonin Buldah
22.7% 82nd pct —

Age structure

13.6% Seniors (65+) +86.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.3% Older adults (45–64) +52.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
27.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
22.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
22.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

15.0% Divorced +85.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.0% Married +20.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.0% Never married ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Rockton Buldah

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rocktonin Buldah
22.7% 81st pct —

Country of birth

63.6% Australia ◂ +63.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% England ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
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

40.9% English +39.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
40.9% Australian ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
13.6% Scottish ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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 Rocktonin Buldah
18.2% 86th pct —
Limited English in Rocktonin Buldah
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

72.7% English only +107.3 pts ▸ 180.0%
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 Rocktonin Buldah
18.2% 8th pct —

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.2% No religion +41.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
13.6% Not stated +46.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
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 Rocktonin Buldah
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Rocktonin Buldah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.6% Year 12 +4.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
22.2% Year 10 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

76.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +76.9 pts 0.0%
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

0.0% Health +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
46.2% Engineering & related ◂ +46.2 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rocktonin Buldah +$250 higher in Rockton gap narrowing
$599 25th pct $349 0th pct
Household income in Rocktonin Buldah +$225 higher in Rockton
$1,125 21st pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Rocktonin Buldah +$1,350 higher in Rockton
$2,250 71st pct $900 4th pct
High earners in Rocktonin Buldah
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

50.0% Under $650 +30.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
15.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rocktonin Buldah
36.4% 82nd pct —
Mental health in Rocktonin Buldah
13.6% 89th pct —
Needs assistance in Rocktonin Buldah
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

31.8% Arthritis ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
13.6% Cancer ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Mental health ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Other condition ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
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

59.1% None +0.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.2% Two conditions ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% One condition ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Rocktonin Buldah
20.0% 59th pct —
Unpaid carers in Rocktonin Buldah
25.0% 97th pct —
Unpaid child care in Rocktonin Buldah
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Rocktonin Buldah
20.0% 26th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Rocktonin Buldah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rocktonin Buldah +0.6 larger in Rockton
2.6 57th pct 2.0 14th pct

Household size

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

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rocktonin Buldah
$50 0th pct —
Mortgage in Rocktonin Buldah
$1,300 29th pct —
People / bedroom in Rocktonin Buldah +0.80 higher in Rockton
1.40 100th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.3% Owned outright +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

77.8% Separate house +22.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 3 bedrooms +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Rocktonin Buldah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Rocktonin Buldah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +100.0 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%
0.0% Worked at home 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 Rocktonin Buldah
40.9% 80th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Rocktonin Buldah
45.0% 13th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 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

33.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service 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 Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Rocktonin Buldah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Rocktonin Buldah +200.0 more in Buldah
0.0 0th pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Rocktonin Buldah +0 higher in Rockton
1 46th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Rocktonin Buldah +4.8 pts higher in Rockton
14.0% 90th pct 9.2% 77th pct

Compare Rockton with nearby areas

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Compare Buldah with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rockton vs Buldah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13397/rockton/vs/SAL20378/buldah