Rock Forest

The area has a much older population than most, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the people, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with 98.7% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.1%. About 32.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

This is a highly qualified community, as 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and 67.8% of residents finished Year 12.

Incomes are high here, with typical family weekly earnings of $2,562. This is much higher than most areas, and 42.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is far above the national figure.

A higher number of people report long-term health conditions (31.5%) compared to the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.6% volunteering, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 19.7% of people providing care for others.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, but those in the community earn a personal income that is among the highest for similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 61.5% of the community.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. A majority of residents (53.6%) own their homes outright, far exceeding the national figure.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (69.3%), and full-time employment is far above the national average. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.