Rokewood

The community is older than the state and national average, and there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian figure.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 4.8% of people born overseas. Half of the residents identify as having Australian ancestry, followed by English at 35.1%.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages. Christianity is the most common faith at 45.7%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often practical, with 37.5% holding a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and the typical household earns $1,286 a week. However, 21.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of the population. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is high, with 19.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in the rest of the state.

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

The community has a high number of people living alone, at 30.4%, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples with children, making up 60.5% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. This stability is reflected in the typical weekly rent of $215 and monthly mortgage payments of $867, both of which are far below the national figures.

Every single home in the area has a motor vehicle. Public transport is very limited; while there is one bus route, it takes a typical resident 73 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 35.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and only 42.7% of homes have a basic 15-minute-city walkshed.