Rocky River

The area is far older than the national average, with 21.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national figures. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31%, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has one of the highest numbers of schools per 1,000 children for its level.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,343 a week. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

About 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions reported.

Volunteering is very high here, with 22.4% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is despite a lower rate of unpaid childcare and general care compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas. Typical personal and household incomes for First Nations people are well above the New South Wales and national figures.

More people live alone here than in most areas, at 28.6%. Family sizes are about the same as the national average, with 52.2% of households consisting of couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 54.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are also well below state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and 0 public transport stops. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2.9% have no car.

The population is very stable, with only 18% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 52.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, followed by accommodation and food.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Except for a few schools, there are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.