Rothbury

Rothbury is an older community where the typical age is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 12.7%.

People born overseas make up 25.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.3%, followed by Scottish and Australian heritage.

About 18.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While English is dominant, 5.5% of the community speaks Cantonese.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian (50.9%). Another 34.5% report having no religion, which is a little above the state figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the field of study, where management and commerce are the most common qualifications.

Incomes are very high here; 45.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly personal income is also well above the national average at $1,270.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition (30.9%) or need help with daily activities (7.3%) compared to the national average. This is consistent with the community's older age profile.

Community participation in unpaid work is very low; for example, only 5.9% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 66.7% living without children. Very few people live alone (12.5%) and there are no one-parent families.

Every home in Rothbury is a separate house. While 41.7% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,584, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Many residents have three or more cars, and 22.6% work from home.

About 37.5% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 77.4% of the workforce employed full-time. Managers make up the largest group of workers at 41.9%.

Rothbury is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.