Rock Flat

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 11%. While the typical resident is far older than the national average at 49, the percentage of seniors is actually a little below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.5%, which is far below the national figure. Australian, English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 65.8%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 21.9%, which is far below the national figure.

A high number of residents completed Year 12, well above the national average. Qualifications are often in agriculture and environment or engineering, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average.

This is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,625 a week, well above the state figure. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health; 74% have no long-term conditions. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 0%, which is well below the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 8.8% of people volunteering, which is well below the state average. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the national figure.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. They earn significantly more than the state and national figures, with a typical personal income of $1,562.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. Over half of the families are couples with children, and there is a high proportion of very large households with six or more people.

Every home is a separate house, and 75% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. All homes have at least three bedrooms, and no one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The area has a very strong work rate, with 82.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0%.

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