Rocky Plain

The community is a little older than the state and national averages, with 14.5% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 94.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 97.1% of residents. Consequently, the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 34.8% have no religion, which is a little above the state figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical family and personal incomes are slightly above the national figures, and typical household income is about the same as the state. However, those earning $2,000 or more a week are well below the state and national averages.

A higher than usual number of residents, 7.2%, need help with daily activities. Conversely, those with a long-term health condition are well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 41.9% of people helping out, a figure far above the state and national averages. Many people also provide unpaid care, at 19.4%.

The First Nations population is older than the national average, with a typical age of 42. Typical personal income for this group is also far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. No one in the area lives alone, which is far below the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and 59.1% are owned outright, far above the state average. This helps explain why typical mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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