Rooty Hill

Rooty Hill is a young community where the typical resident is 37, slightly younger than the national figure. It has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is lower than typical.

International migration strongly shapes the area, with 49.6% of people born overseas, far above the Australian figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Filipino, Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 52.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is more religious than the national average, with 55% identifying as Christian. Far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of the state and country.

Educational attainment is strong, as 60.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most areas. About 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are generally higher than in similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,001. However, only 6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are lower than the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is generally low, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care than in most other areas.

There are 317 First Nations people in the area. Year 12 completion for this group is 29.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, and a very high percentage of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Separate houses are common, and 88.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is more common than usual, and typical weekly rents are higher than the national average.

The area is well-connected with a high number of public transport stops and routes. While 46.5% of people drive to work, 24.6% work from home, which is above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 10.5% of people arriving from overseas recently, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Unemployment is higher here than in most areas, at 7.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, retail, and manufacturing.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries and public transport.