Rockville

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 also make up a higher share of the community than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and German.

While 8.1% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. However, Rockville has a much higher proportion of people who speak little or no English than most similar areas.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 35.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor's degree or Year 12 completion than the Queensland and national averages. However, it is well served by schools, with 19 located within 3 km.

Incomes in Rockville are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,157. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the area has some of the highest rates of mental health conditions.

About 13.1% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national average. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 27.9%, which is far above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common here, appearing far more often than in most other areas. There is also a much higher proportion of people living alone compared to the state and national averages.

Renting is very common, with 40% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. While separate houses are common, the typical weekly rent of $280 is well below the national average.

The area has a high number of public transport stops, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, very few people use public transport to commute, and only 4.8% work from home.

Rockville has seen significant movement, with recent arrivals from overseas being far above the national average. Nearly 40% of the population moved here in the last five years.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry in the area.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. This makes it far more accessible on foot than most of Queensland.