Black Rock

The community is notably older, with 25.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, a little below the Australian average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 24.8% of people were born overseas, this is a little below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 85.5% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 11.2%, which is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 46.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.3%.

The area is highly educated, with 42.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 74.5%.

Weekly incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,209, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Daily activity needs are lower than most areas, with 3.6% of people requiring help. Long-term health conditions are around the national middle at 27.1%.

Community participation is high, with 19.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national average at 29.4%.

The First Nations community is small, totaling 10 people. This group is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 51.

Couples with children make up 60.5% of families. One-parent families are less common here than in most other Australian areas, at 8.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 49.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly rent of $541.

Working from home is very common at 42.2%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by transit, with 100% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 33% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.