Rocky Hall

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 59 and 41.5% of residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15 living here, and 21.4% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are Australian (39.6%) and English (35.8%).

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 39.6% of residents report no religion, which is well above the state figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.3%.

The area has far fewer people who completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the state. Around 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications often relate to agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $1,125, which is far below the national figure. Personal income is also among the lowest for its level, with a typical weekly amount of $459.

While 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 45.1% of residents volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also very common, and 8.9% of people have served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. Most families are couples without children (63.6%), and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $110 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,200, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 17.4% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 12.5%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 47.1% of adults either working or looking for work.

Rocky Hall is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.