Castle Rock

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 44, though the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for other languages. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 67.9%. The proportion of people with no religion is 19.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most similar areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.6% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are far above the national figure, reaching $3,041 a week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 24.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate far above the national average.

Residents enjoy better health than most similar areas, with no one needing help with daily activities. The proportion of people with long-term health conditions is also well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most areas.

The 10 First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income is $1,124, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. There are no people living alone, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in Castle Rock is a separate house, and 97.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.2% of households renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and over half have two.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 70.6%, far above the national average of 58.9%. Mining and agriculture are the primary industries, and there is currently no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.