Rocklyn

Rocklyn is far older than most areas, with 34.9% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of Victoria.

About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though well below the state figure. Most people have English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 93% of the community. While 9.3% of residents use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—everyone in the community speaks English.

More than half of the residents (53.5%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the national average.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,125 per week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759. However, typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure.

Health needs are high here; 46.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 18.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. Only 13.6% of residents volunteer, which is about the same as the national rate.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Rocklyn, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling. This is well below the national average and reflects a community mostly made up of couples without children.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. Monthly home-loan payments are $1,700, sitting around the middle for similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops nearby and an 87-minute drive to the city. To compensate, 34.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable; only 10.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.2%. Many residents work in education and training or retail trade.

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