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Rouchel vs Rouchel Brook

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Rouchel profile · Rouchel Brook profile

Rouchel Rouchel Brook

Rouchel and Rouchel Brook are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales, though they differ in population and makeup. Rouchel is larger and more diverse, with 15.3% of residents born overseas and a typical weekly household income that is well higher at $2,031. In contrast, Rouchel Brook is sparsely populated and older, with a typical age of 56 compared to 46 in Rouchel. Health differs between the two as well, with long-term health conditions far higher in Rouchel Brook at 31.8%.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people with a mental health condition, though this is well higher in Rouchel at 8.8% compared to 0.0% in Rouchel Brook. Life in both places is very car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. While Rouchel is slightly more affordable for renters, monthly home-loan payments are well higher in Rouchel Brook.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +115 larger in Rouchel gap steady
137 46th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 298
  • First area, 2016: 147
  • First area, 2021: 137
  • Second area, 2016: 28
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +10 yrs older in Rouchel Brook gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +2.2 pts higher in Rouchel gap narrowing
2.2% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +9.5 pts higher in Rouchel gap widening
9.5% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +6.6 pts higher in Rouchel gap widening
6.6% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
5.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%

Age structure

35.8% Older adults (45–64) +14.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.1 pts 22.7%
14.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
9.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.4% Married +21.6 pts ▸ 78.9%
33.6% Never married +8.5 pts ▸ 42.1%
7.4% Divorced ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Rouchel Rouchel Brook

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

  • 85+ in Rouchel: 2.8% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Rouchel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Rouchel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Rouchel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Rouchel: 4.2% males, 4.9% females; 65–69 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Rouchel: 5.6% males, 4.9% females; 60–64 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 41.7% females
  • 55–59 in Rouchel: 5.6% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Rouchel Brook: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Rouchel: 3.5% males, 7.0% females; 50–54 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Rouchel: 3.5% males, 2.1% females; 45–49 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Rouchel: 2.8% males, 2.1% females; 40–44 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Rouchel: 4.2% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Rouchel: 5.6% males, 2.1% females; 30–34 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Rouchel: 5.6% males, 7.0% females; 25–29 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Rouchel: 2.8% males, 2.1% females; 20–24 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Rouchel: 7.0% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Rouchel: 2.1% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Rouchel: 2.1% males, 4.2% females; 5–9 in Rouchel Brook: 33.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Rouchel: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Rouchel Brook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +15.3 pts higher in Rouchel gap steady
15.3% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

65.0% Australia +16.9 pts ▸ 81.8%
5.8% England ◂ +5.8 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

47.4% English +29.8 pts ▸ 77.3%
29.9% Australian +20.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.9% Scottish +34.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
17.5% Irish +14.3 pts ▸ 31.8%
4.4% Italian ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% German ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Dutch ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +3.6 pts higher in Rouchel gap widening
3.6% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

75.9% English only +24.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +8.1 pts higher in Rouchel gap widening
26.3% 17th pct 18.2% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Religious affiliation

51.1% Christianity +17.1 pts ▸ 68.2%
26.3% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 18.2%
23.4% Not stated ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
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

44.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
16.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +2 more in Rouchel
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
418 61st pct
954 28th pct

Highest year of school

44.9% Year 12 +2.5 pts ▸ 47.4%
28.0% Year 10 +14.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
6.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Year 11 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

8.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +45.7 pts ▸ 54.5%
22.2% Bachelor degree +14.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
34.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.2 pts 27.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.4% Management & commerce +31.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
10.0% Health +26.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
12.2% Engineering & related +15.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
11.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Education ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Society & culture ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +$96 higher in Rouchel Brook gap steady
$966 79th pct $1,062 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $659
  • First area, 2016: $1,038
  • First area, 2021: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Household income in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +$448 higher in Rouchel gap narrowing
$2,031 76th pct $1,583 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,646
  • First area, 2016: $2,312
  • First area, 2021: $2,031
  • Second area, 2016: $1,249
  • Second area, 2021: $1,583
Family income in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +$447 higher in Rouchel gap narrowing
$2,321 74th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,531
  • First area, 2016: $2,200
  • First area, 2021: $2,321
  • Second area, 2016: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
13.9% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
High-income homes in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook
21.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%

Household income distribution

34.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 25.0%
17.0% Under $650 ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
17.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
12.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.2% $1,500–$2,999 +19.6 pts ▸ 36.8%
32.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
27.9% Under $650 ◂ +12.1 pts 15.8%
9.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +11.4 pts higher in Rouchel Brook
20.4% 14th pct 31.8% 65th pct
Mental health in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +8.8 pts higher in Rouchel
8.8% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +2.9 pts higher in Rouchel gap widening
2.9% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Mental health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.0% Asthma ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other condition ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Arthritis ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cancer ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.9% None +15.8 pts ▸ 72.7%
11.7% One condition +29.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
2.9% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Two conditions ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

20.5% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
9.0% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
Unpaid child care in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook
21.3% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
Defence service in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
25.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +3 larger in Rouchel
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
41 yrs 79th pct
$1,499 90th pct
Household income in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook
$1,812 55th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +0.3 larger in Rouchel gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +3.6 pts higher in Rouchel gap steady
3.6% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
14.9% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%

Family composition

54.2% Couples without children +26.7 pts ▸ 81.0%
39.8% Couples with children ◂ +15.9 pts 23.8%
3.6% One-parent families ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.8% 2 people ◂ +9.3 pts 37.5%
14.9% 1 person +16.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
10.6% 3 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% 4 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% 6 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +$100 higher in Rouchel
$343 69th pct $243 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $65
  • First area, 2021: $343
  • Second area, 2016: $80
  • Second area, 2021: $243
Mortgage in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +$859 higher in Rouchel Brook
$2,875 91st pct $3,734 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,600
  • First area, 2016: $1,950
  • First area, 2021: $2,875
  • Second area, 2021: $3,734
People / bedroom in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +0.10 higher in Rouchel Brook gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
23.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
36.2% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.2%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.2%
Separate houses in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 91.1%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
95.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 91.6%
  • First area, 2016: 82.2%
  • First area, 2021: 95.7%

How homes are owned or rented

36.2% Owned outright ◂ +11.2 pts 25.0%
23.4% Rented +7.8 pts ▸ 31.3%
17.0% Owned with a mortgage +8.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.8% Other tenure ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

14.9% 2 bedrooms +28.9 pts ▸ 43.8%
40.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%
31.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
23.4% 5 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.5% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
8.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.3% Car (driver) ◂ +35.5 pts 30.8%
8.8% Worked at home +22.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
5.0% Walked ◂ +5.0 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%

Motor vehicles per home

39.1% 2 vehicles +10.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.3 pts 18.8%
19.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% No vehicle ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% 4 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +4.8 pts higher in Rouchel Brook gap narrowing
27.1% 36th pct 31.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.8%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
Recent arrivals in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook
14.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
65.6% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.8%
  • First area, 2016: 75.8%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.1%
75.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.7%
  • First area, 2016: 74.1%
  • First area, 2021: 75.0%

Industries people work in

47.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.3 pts 46.2%
6.3% Mining ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Professional & technical ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Education & training ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Manufacturing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.8 pts 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%

Occupations people work in

23.8% Managers +14.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
17.5% Technicians & trades +5.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
22.5% Labourers ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
16.3% Professionals ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Community & personal service ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Sales workers ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0 16th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook even
0 20th pct 0 10th pct
Mean slope in Rouchelin Rouchel Brook +1.2 pts higher in Rouchel
7.9% 70th pct 6.6% 60th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Rouchel vs Rouchel Brook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13437/rouchel/vs/SAL13438/rouchel-brook