Rockbank - Mount Cottrell

This is a very young area where the typical resident is 31, making it noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The community is highly diverse, with 46.0% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common, accounting for 15.9% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, as 51.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language at 15.8%, and the number of people speaking another language has risen 36 points since 2011.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 13.6% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 32.2%, followed by Hinduism at 11.9%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 61.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,123, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, with the typical person earning $946 per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 12.5% reporting a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 32.5% of people doing so unpaid, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is quite low at 5.4%.

There are 391 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children, who make up 73.0% of households.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, which make up 96.1% of dwellings. Nearly all homes—94.6%—have three or more bedrooms, though very few are owned outright at 8.9%.

Most people rely on cars, as only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 21.1% of people work from home, public transport is less accessible, with a typical 36-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 71.4% of residents moving here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.0% of the community.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, which is well above the national figure. Many people work in health care and social assistance or transport and warehousing.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen massive population growth, rising 100.3% since 2021.

The local climate is drier and cooler than most areas, with an average annual rainfall of 527mm and a typical maximum temperature of 20.0 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. While most people live near a park, very few can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.