# Rokeby

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Greater Hobart › Clarence › 7019, TAS

Area: 15 km²

Situated in the Greater Hobart region, Rokeby is a rapidly growing community that has expanded by 43% since 2011. It is a notably young area where the typical resident is just 31, far younger than the state average. The neighborhood is defined by a high proportion of young families and children, which is reflected in its large detached homes and a strong presence of local schools. This youthful profile creates a distinct character compared to the older typical population of Tasmania.

## Demographics & Identity

Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is also more diverse than most, with 8.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 7,874 | +43.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.8% | +14.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.7% | +23.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.4% | -14.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.9% | +15.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 34.8%, Children (0–14) 22.4%, Older adults (45–64) 18.4%, Youth (15–24) 12.7%, Seniors (65+) 11.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 47.6%, Married 33.6%, Divorced 10.5%, Widowed 4.3%, Separated 4.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 12.1% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 12.1% | +121.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.5%, England 1.7%, India 1.6%, Nepal 1.4%, China 1.0%, New Zealand 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%, Vietnam 0.4%, South Africa 0.2%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 42.8%, Australian 42.5%, Irish 8.2%, Scottish 6.8%, German 2.5%, Italian 1.8%, Chinese 1.8%, Indian 1.4%, Dutch 1.2%, Filipino 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Greek 0.3%

## Language

English is the main language for 84.1% of the area, but there has been a rise in diversity, with 9.9% of people now using another language at home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 9.9% | +317.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.3% | +135.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 84.1%, Mandarin 1.2%, Punjabi 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Tagalog 0.4%, Cantonese 0.4%, Hindi 0.3%, Italian 0.3%, Greek 0.1%, Arabic 0.0%

## Religion

A majority of residents (53.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has grown by 26 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 53.7% | +93.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 53.7%, Christianity 33.3%, Not stated 7.4%, Hinduism 2.3%, Islam 1.1%, Other religions 1.1%, Buddhism 1.1%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree (16.3%) than the state average. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 18 points since 2011 to reach 46.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.4% | +61.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 16.3% | +205.8% since 2011 |
| Schools | 5 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.84 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 10 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,144 | — |
| Average school size | 229 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 899 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.4%, Year 10 27.2%, Year 9 or below 10.1%, Year 11 9.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 37.1%, Bachelor degree 17.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.6%, Postgraduate degree 8.9%, Certificate I / II 3.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.3%, Society & culture 15.2%, Engineering & related 9.5%, Health 8.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.3%, Architecture & building 6.6%, Education 5.8%, Information technology 3.8%, Creative arts 2.2%, Natural & physical sciences 2.1%, Agriculture & environment 1.6%

## Income

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,321, which is much lower than most areas. High earners are rare here, with only 8.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $728 | +62.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,321 | +57.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,542 | +58.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.6%, $1,500–$2,999 32.0%, Under $650 19.3%, $3,000–$3,999 6.0%, $4,000 or more 2.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.2%, $650–$1,499 38.3%, $1,500–$2,999 11.9%, $3,000 or more 0.8%

## Health & Disability

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 14.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 33.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 14.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.9% | +13.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 14.7%, Asthma 10.9%, Arthritis 10.1%, Other condition 8.8%, Diabetes 5.1%, Heart disease 3.3%, Lung condition 2.4%, Cancer 2.3%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.4%, One condition 21.3%, Two conditions 7.5%, Three or more 4.1%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30.9% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.1% | +16.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.4% | +11.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.9% | -8.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.5% | -18.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas. This group is notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and faces a higher unemployment rate of 15.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 693 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 15.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $491 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,144 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.6% | — |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are very common at 28.8%, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the area has such a high proportion of children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | -3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 28.8% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 27.0% | +7.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 47.6%, One-parent families 28.8%, Couples without children 22.1%, Other families 1.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.5%, 1 person 27.0%, 3 people 18.2%, 4 people 13.6%, 5 people 5.5%, 6 or more 3.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are the norm for 94.8% of homes. Renting is much more common here than across the state, with 40% of households renting their home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $325 | +63.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,387 | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 40.0% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 18.8% | -5.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.8% | +14.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.8% | -0.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 40.0%, Owned with a mortgage 39.2%, Owned outright 18.8%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 0.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.0%, Flat or apartment 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 69.7%, 2 bedrooms 14.8%, 4 bedrooms 9.4%, 1 bedroom 2.5%, 5 or more 1.7%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 40.0%, $200–$349 39.0%, Under $200 17.5%, $550–$749 1.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 53.4%, Under $1,000 21.2%, $1,800–$2,999 18.1%, $3,000 or more 3.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 87.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 5% of the workforce works from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.1% | -34.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.0% | +278.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.0% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 9.40 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,009.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 13 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 7,874 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 7,874 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 89 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 66.7%, Car (passenger) 6.2%, Worked at home 5.0%, Bus 4.8%, Walked 0.8%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 39.8%, 2 vehicles 36.6%, 3 vehicles 10.4%, No vehicle 8.1%, 4 or more 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very mobile, with 45.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased significantly to 20.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 45.1% | +25.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 20.6% | +138.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is a little above the state figure. Most residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | -11.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.0% | +13.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.3% | +3.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.2%, Retail trade 10.9%, Public administration & safety 10.8%, Construction 9.8%, Education & training 9.2%, Accommodation & food 7.5%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Professional & technical 4.1%, Other services 4.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.0%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Finance & insurance 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Mining 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 17.1%, Professionals 16.2%, Clerical & administrative 14.8%, Technicians & trades 14.1%, Labourers 12.3%, Managers 8.8%, Sales workers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.7%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring a 1 for overall advantage. Despite this, the population is growing at a rate far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 871 | — |
| Population estimate | 9,227 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 15.1% | — |
| Businesses | 328 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is drier than the state average, with annual rainfall of 526mm. Average temperatures are also notably higher than the Tasmanian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 526 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 17.1 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 9.3 | — |

## Walkability

Rokeby is somewhat walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 85.1% within reach of a school.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 66.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 64.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 87.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 85.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 95.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 54.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 50 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.3% | — |

## Schools serving Rokeby

10 schools, 4,083 students, average ICSEA 999.

By sector: Government 7, Catholic 2, Independent 1

By type: Primary 5, Secondary 3, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Emmanuel Christian School | Independent | Combined | 0.4 km | 265 |
| Rokeby Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 199 |
| Bayview Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 0.9 km | 357 |
| John Paul II Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 199 |
| Clarendon Vale Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 124 |
| Lauderdale Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.2 km | 689 |
| Howrah Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.0 km | 630 |
| Southern Support School | Government | Combined | 4.0 km | 99 |
| Clarence High School | Government | Secondary | 5.0 km | 626 |
| MacKillop Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 6.1 km | 895 |

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