Ropeley

Ropeley is an older community, with the typical resident aged 45. About 18.9% of people are seniors, and there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.5% born here. This is far below the national figure, as only 10.7% of residents were born overseas.

English is the primary language, with 93.2% of residents using it at home. Very few people use another language, which is far below the national average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.9%, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 42.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly personal incomes are well below the national figure at $627. While typical household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, they remain a little below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and more people need help with daily activities than in most areas.

Many residents contribute to their community through unpaid work, with 29.5% doing over 15 hours of housework a week. This is well above the state average.

First Nations people make up 7.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most areas. However, First Nations household incomes are far below the national figure.

Families are the norm here, and 51.4% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.6 people per home on average.

Every single home in Ropeley is a separate detached house. A high 45.2% of these are owned outright, and 84.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 83.5% owning two or more.

About 37.6% of the population moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 65.6%. The most common industries are public administration, agriculture, and education.

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