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Rockley Mount
15 km²
Among the highest-earning small areas in the region, Rockley Mount is a wealthy rural community with a strong focus on family. It is a small settlement of 78 people where almost every home is a separate house and no one rents. The area is notably young, with a high proportion of children and a population that is far more likely to be born in Australia than the state average. It is a high-income pocket where the typical household earns well above the national figure.
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The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. However, children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
This is an area with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the primary faith for 74.4% of the population. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 25.6%, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are high, with 66.7% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the state and national averages. About 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Wealth is a standout feature here, as 53.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,047 is well above the national figure.
While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are much more common than in most areas, with 15.4% of people reporting a mental health condition.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 30.0% volunteering, which is far above the state average. Many also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of unpaid housework.
The First Nations population is a little above the national average. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47, and they earn far more than the state and national figures.
Families tend to be larger here, with 3.1 people per home, and no one lives alone. Most households consist of couples with children.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. Those with mortgages face high costs, as the typical monthly payment is $3,064, well above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 28.3% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
The area has a very strong job market with 0.0% unemployment. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many residents working as professionals.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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