Rose Valley

This is a community of contrasts, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are far more common than the national figure at 28.7%. The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the Australian average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.7% of people born here. Consequently, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 96.6% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are very high, with 73.9% of residents completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,062. About 28.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate well below the national average. Notably, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have a typical personal income and age that are far above the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is higher than the national figure. Couples with children make up 64% of households, and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common for 26% of the workforce, as there are no public transport stops available.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 72% of the workforce employed full-time. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.