Rocky Gully

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, and it has far fewer seniors than most similar areas. About 13.3% of the population are children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages. Australian, English, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language here, though 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. A small number of residents speak little or no English.

More than half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 25.7%.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or higher compared to the state and nation. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 43.9% completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result that is much lower than most areas.

Residents here are in very good health, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is far below the state average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

A high number of people provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures. This group is also far younger, with a typical age of 14.

Nearly half of the households are couples with children. People per home is 2.3, which is a little below the national figure.

Every home here is a separate house, and 43.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 9.8% of homes.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport. Most households own two or more cars.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far above the state and national averages, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work as managers, labourers, or technicians.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.