Rockmount

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with only 11% of residents being children under 15. Around 19.5% of people are aged 65 and over, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in this community, with 0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.4% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 52.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 19.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is $456, which is far below the national figure of $805. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 13.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 32.9% of residents.

Community spirit is high, with 23.6% of people volunteering and 20.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only one person identified. For this individual, the typical age is 50, far older than the national average of 24.

Family sizes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the state figure.

Every home in Rockmount is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,083, well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. No homes are without a motor vehicle, and some households own four or more.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.6% of people moving house in the last five years.

Unemployment is very high at 16.7%, far above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.0, this area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.