Rockdale

Rockdale is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. Children under 15 make up 13.7% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

The area has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 61.3%, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Nepal is the most common birthplace outside Australia, accounting for 15.8% of the population.

Language diversity is high, with 65.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 9.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Hinduism (18.2%) and Islam (10.6%) have a significant presence here. Consequently, the share of people reporting no religion is 21.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and 72.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household weekly incomes are $1,906, which is a little above the national figure. While this is higher than most similar areas, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (17.1%) than the national average of 27.7%. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most other areas.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 6.9% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also much lower than average.

There are 69 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29 and a Year 12 completion rate of 63.8%, which is far above the state figure.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 69.5% of homes. Renting is very common at 47%, far above the national figure of 30.6%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national average.

Public transport use is far above the national average, with 15.7% of people commuting this way. Many residents do not own a car, with 19.7% of homes having no vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 48.8% of people moving home in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 27.2% of the community, far above the national figure.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

Rockdale is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.