Black Rock

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.3%, a figure well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 61.1%, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home in this area. There are no residents who speak another language or those who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is strongly religious, with 72.2% of people identifying as Christian. Only 11.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,020, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.4%, which is far below the state average. No residents require help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 57.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common here, affecting 35.7% of the population.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.6% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Homes are spacious, with only 0.6 people per bedroom, well below the national average. Mortgage stress is very low, as the typical monthly home-loan payment is just $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 19.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Job prospects are strong, with 78.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over half of the workforce in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though some residents are near a park.