Rockton

The typical resident here is 57, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 22.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for 40.9% of residents.

About 18.2% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while the 18.2% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

No adults in this area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a result that is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $599, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, 15% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are common, with 36.4% of residents reporting one, well above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes arthritis, which affects 31.8% of the population.

One in four residents provides unpaid care, a rate far above the national figure of 11.9%. Additionally, 20% of the community volunteers, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes typically hold 2.6 people, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Living spaces are crowded, with 1.4 people per bedroom, which is far above the national figure of 0.8. Typical weekly rent is very low at $50, far below the national average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Only 45% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Rockton is entirely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a steep average terrain slope of 14%.