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Lake Leake vs Rocky Hills

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Lake Leake profile · Rocky Hills profile

Lake Leake Rocky Hills

Lake Leake and Rocky Hills are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. The two places differ most in their layout and accessibility; Rocky Hills is far more walkable, with 76.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park compared to just 4% in Lake Leake. Rocky Hills also has far more public transport options, including 1,500 weekly departures per 1,000 people, while Lake Leake has none. Residents in Lake Leake are noticeably older, with a typical age of 57, and homes there are smaller, averaging 1.7 people per home compared to 2.5 in Rocky Hills.

Both areas are very similar in their isolation from urban services, with neither having any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. They also share a similar commute, taking about 101 to 105 minutes to drive to the city. While Rocky Hills has a slightly higher walkability score, both are considered car-dependent.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +51 larger in Lake Leake gap widening
59 31st pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45
  • First area, 2021: 59
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +4 yrs older in Lake Leake gap narrowing
57 yrs 89th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
20.3% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.3%
5.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
13.9% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

44.1% Older adults (45–64) +55.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
20.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
5.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

36.7% Married +25.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
28.6% Divorced ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% Never married ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Widowed ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
8.2% Separated ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

72.9% Australia +27.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 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

32.2% English +5.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
35.6% Australian ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Irish ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish 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

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.0% English only +22.0 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

45.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.8%

Religious affiliation

45.8% No religion +16.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
28.8% Christianity +8.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.4% Not stated ◂ +25.4 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

31.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
18.4% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.1% Year 10 +15.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Year 11 +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
31.4% Year 12 ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +$43 higher in Lake Leake gap narrowing
$493 12th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $454
  • First area, 2021: $493
  • Second area, 2016: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +$224 higher in Rocky Hills
$1,025 14th pct $1,249 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $1,025
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
Family income in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +$41 higher in Rocky Hills
$1,208 12th pct $1,249 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $724
  • First area, 2021: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

52.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +52.2 pts 0.0%
13.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

77.6% Under $650 ◂ +15.1 pts 62.5%
22.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
39.0% 88th pct
11.9% 82nd pct
Needs assistance in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
8.5% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

22.0% Arthritis ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
16.9% Diabetes ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
11.9% Cancer ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.9% Mental health ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.2% Heart disease ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.0% None +61.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.6% Two conditions ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Three or more ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% One condition ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

8.2% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
10.2% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
Defence service in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
7.7% 91st pct
12.2% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 36.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +0.8 larger in Rocky Hills
1.7 6th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.3
  • First area, 2021: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
21.4% 88th pct
39.1% 90th pct

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
46.4% Couples without children ◂ +8.9 pts 37.5%
21.4% One-parent families ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

52.2% 2 people ◂ +52.2 pts 0.0%
39.1% 1 person ◂ +39.1 pts 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

$175 19th pct
$550 3rd pct
People / bedroom in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +0.10 higher in Lake Leake
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
0.0% 0th pct
78.3% 100th pct
Separate houses in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills
100.0% 100th pct
34.8% 2nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

78.3% Owned outright +21.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.7 pts 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

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
13.0% Other dwelling ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 4 bedrooms +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
56.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +56.5 pts 0.0%
34.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
11.1% 31st pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +1 more in Rocky Hills
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +125.00 more in Rocky Hills
0.00 0th pct 125.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +1,500.0 more in Rocky Hills
0.0 0th pct 1,500.0 89th pct
PT routes in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +2 more in Rocky Hills
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
74 93rd pct
Drive to city in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +4 longer in Rocky Hills
101 70th pct 105 72nd pct

How people get to work

48.1% Car (driver) ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Worked at home ◂ +11.1 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

39.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
26.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
13.0% 4 or more ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

41.7% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
44.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
33.3% 0th pct

Industries people work in

40.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Construction +26.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
33.3% Retail trade ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.0% Labourers ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% Sales workers ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
18.5% Community & personal service ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Managers ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +0.8 higher in Rocky Hills
0.3 47th pct 1.1 60th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +0.7 more in Rocky Hills
0.3 47th pct 1.1 59th pct
15-min city in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +5.9 pts higher in Rocky Hills
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 59th pct
Walk to school in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +72.4 pts higher in Rocky Hills
4.0% 43rd pct 76.5% 72nd pct
Walk to health in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +938.6 more in Rocky Hills
186.4 91st pct 1,125.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills even
0 20th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Lake Leakein Rocky Hills +8.8 pts higher in Rocky Hills
9.1% 76th pct 18.0% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Leake vs Rocky Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL60313/lake-leake/vs/SAL60562/rocky-hills