Rocky Creek

The community is far older than the national average, with 40% of people aged 65 and over and no children under 15. About 15% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the figure for New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

The area is overwhelmingly Christian, with 84% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 16% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

No adults in Rocky Creek hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average. About 44% of residents completed Year 12, while 32% finished Year 10.

Typical personal weekly income is much lower than most areas at $474. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, far below the national trend.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28% of residents, with heart disease and arthritis being the most common. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

The area is notable for its history of service, with 14.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure. However, volunteering and unpaid care rates are much lower than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families make up 33.3% of the community, far above the national average. On average, there are 2.1 people per home, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes in Rocky Creek are not crowded, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national figure.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, leaving residents entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The population is relatively stable, with only 16% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.

About 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.