Rocky Point

The community is notably diverse in its identity, with a First Nations population that is well above the New South Wales figure. While the typical resident is 42, which is older than the national average, children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population.

Most people here were born in Australia, with only 11.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. While a slightly higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 39.3% report no religion, which is well above the state average.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical personal income is $654 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, 23.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in other areas, with 33.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent, affecting 11.6% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.7% of people providing such support, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 18. Both personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national averages.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very high rate of one-parent families at 24.1%. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 77.4% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typically $2,080 a month, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting via public transport. About 23.3% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.2% of residents moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 59.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in retail trade and construction. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

While residents can easily walk to a park or a transport stop, the area is otherwise very car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.