Rockbank

This is a young community where the typical resident is just 31. Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while seniors over 65 are far less common than in most other areas.

The area is highly diverse, with 44.0% of people born overseas, a figure far above the state and national averages. Indian is the most common ancestry at 15.4%, followed by Australian and English.

More than half of residents (50.2%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken at 14.8%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the proportion of people with no religion (20.5%) is far below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam are also represented, making up 10.9% and 6.8% respectively.

Residents are well-qualified, with 64.4% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a rate that is about the same as the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,781, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

The population is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 17.9%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities, a rate lower than most areas.

A high number of people (30.0%) provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is among the lowest at this level, at just 6.3%.

First Nations people in Rockbank are noticeably older than those in the state average, with a typical age of 30. A much higher than average 13.8% speak a First Nations language.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and 63.9% of households consisting of couples with children. This is consistent with the area's very young population.

Most people live in separate houses (86.4%), and 84% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, while only 14.7% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.9% driving to work. While there are more public transport stops than in most similar areas, the transit time to the city is much higher than average at 78 minutes.

The area has seen huge movement, with 71.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 17.5% of the population.

The local workforce is active, with 69.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include transport, warehousing, and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park, very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.