Rothwell - Kippa-Ring

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is seen in the high percentage of seniors, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than in most similar areas at 4.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.4% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.1%, followed by Australian at 36.5%.

English is the dominant language, with only 7.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half the community (49.2%) identifies as Christian, while 41.2% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,612, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 13.7% of people providing such support. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.

The area has a large First Nations community of 828 people. The typical personal income for this group is $560, and the unemployment rate is 12.3%.

One-parent families are very common at 21.8%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 28.1% of people live alone.

Homes here are typically large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms. While 30.6% of homes are owned outright, 35.8% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is well served by public transport with 65 stops, and 9.7% of people work from home. However, 8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (52.6%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. Population growth has also been very low, falling 0.8% since 2021.

The local climate is distinctive, with average annual rainfall of 1,282mm, which is far above the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.7. Nearly all residents (94.8%) can reach local amenities within a 15-minute walk, including groceries, schools, and parks.