Rocksberg

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. This is reflected in the small number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 86.3% of the population. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.4% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Household incomes are generally strong, with 28.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national average, with arthritis being the most reported issue at 14.8%.

Volunteer rates and the number of people caring for children are much lower than in most areas, while 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 39 that is far older than the national figure. Personal incomes for this group are also lower than the national average.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Over half of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 91.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 43.4%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 56.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Construction is the most common industry for local workers.

The area has a walkability score of zero and is completely car-dependent. Steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops or health services mean residents must drive for all basic needs.