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Rokewood Junction

29 km²

A low typical weekly household income of $1,333 marks the character of Rokewood Junction. This is a sparsely populated area of just 34 people where the typical resident is 43, noticeably older than the national figure. While most residents are born in Australia and speak only English, the area is distinct for its high proportion of de facto relationships. It is a car-dependent community with a workforce focused on construction and agriculture.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. There are no children under 15 living here, though the proportion of people in de facto relationships is far above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry primarily identify as English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A majority of residents—55.9%—have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and half of the population completing Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes for families ($1,624), households ($1,333), and individuals ($687) are all well below the state and national figures, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.6%) than most areas, although mental health conditions are a little above the national average.

While there are no volunteers or people caring for children, a higher than usual proportion of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

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

Homes are smaller than most, with 1.9 people per household. There is a very high proportion of one-parent families at 40.7%, which is far above the national average.

Housing is more affordable here than in most areas, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,088, far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a long drive time of 105 minutes to reach the city.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (78.1%), and there is no unemployment. Most jobs are in construction, agriculture, or hospitality.

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

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