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Rocklands

200 km²

Spanning nearly 200 square kilometres of rural land, Rocklands is a sparsely populated area of the Southern Grampians. It is a small community of just 25 people, where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 48 years. The area is largely car-dependent and quiet, with no recent arrivals and a population that is almost entirely Australian-born.

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The community is older than most areas, with 32% of residents aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Everyone in Rocklands was born in Australia, a figure far below the 27.7% national average for overseas birth. Australian and English are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 40% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 12% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,124. However, typical household incomes are much lower than most areas at $900 per week.

Residents are in good health, with only 12% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is just $2, which is far below the national average of $375. There are also fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Rocklands is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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