Rochford

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 51. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the population. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Nearly half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, or health.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 25.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, but there is a high rate of other unpaid care and volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Half of all households are couples with children and half are couples without, meaning there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Rochford is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 44.4%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

Rochford has seen significant movement recently, with 49.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and a higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many residents work as managers or in transport and warehousing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.