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Roslyn
147 km²
An older population defines the community of Roslyn, where the typical resident is 55. This small settlement is far older than the national average, with over a third of residents aged 65 or more. It is a quiet, residential area where most people own their large family homes outright. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a lifestyle that relies heavily on cars for daily needs.
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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home by 94.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
The community is strongly Christian, with 80% identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 15.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is a little below the national figure. However, the area has a higher share of households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 44.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.
Residents are very active in unpaid work; 29.8% are volunteers, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common than in most areas.
The typical First Nations resident is 57, which is far older than the national figure of 24. While First Nations household income is well above the national average, typical personal income is a little below.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.6% being couples without children. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Every home in Roslyn is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Half of these homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry, employing 34% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.
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