Rock Valley

The community is notably older than most areas, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

While 78.2% of residents were born in Australia, 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.2% of people. Around 6.4% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.8%, a figure that is well above the state average but a little below the national figure.

Qualifications are high, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household income is $1,346, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.8%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.1% doing 15 or more hours of housework and 16.2% providing unpaid care, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small, but their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is a very young 16 years.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 43.2% having no children. One-parent families make up 15.8% of households, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 45% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. Only 12.4% of workers work from home.

This is a very stable community where only 20.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national rate. However, 13.5% are recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, and agriculture.

Rock Valley is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities like shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.