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Rockyview
30 km²
Far higher household incomes than the state average set Rockyview apart as a prosperous community. It is a family-focused area where nearly a quarter of residents are children under 15, and the typical resident is 39. Most people live in large, detached houses, creating a residential character that is much younger and wealthier than the national norm. This combination of high pay and large homes suggests a stable, affluent suburb.
Household incomes here are high, yet Rockyview's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is notably young, with 23.1% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.3%, a figure well below the Australian average of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with European roots are most common, with Australian and English ancestries being the most frequent.
English is the primary language here, with 94.2% using it alone at home. Very few people use another language, at just 1.6%, which is far below both the state and national figures.
About 57.4% of the population identifies with a Christian faith. Those reporting no religion make up 36.1%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is well-qualified, with 58.6% of residents completing Year 12, a rate slightly above the Queensland average. A quarter of the population holds a bachelor's degree, and many others have certificates or diplomas.
Earnings are very high here, with 41.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,897 is far above the Australian average of $1,746.
Residents generally report good health, with only 24.9% having a long-term health condition, which is lower than the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 37.3% of people provide unpaid child care, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. It is also highly educated and employed, with an 87.5% Year 12 completion rate and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes are typically large and family-oriented, with 3.2 people per household and 68.9% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 5.5%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.
Almost every home is a separate house (99.8%), and nearly all have three or more bedrooms. While 34.7% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is well above the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to get to work, and only 5.3% work from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon at 5.8%.
Job prospects are strong, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is low at 2.8%, and many residents work as professionals or tradespeople.
The suburb is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no residents can reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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