Rostrevor

The population is older than the national average, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the community, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

Overseas birth rates are very high at 37.2%, well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian, with a significant number of residents born in China and Italy.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 36.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, and 33.9% report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 35.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average. School completion is also much higher than usual, with 67.5% of adults finishing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,791 a week. About 23.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 26.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a lower rate than both the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 31.2% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. Volunteering rates are about the same as the state average at 17.0%.

First Nations residents in this area have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 53.3% and a personal income far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 63.5% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 42.6% of homes are owned outright, typical rents are well above the state average at $380 a week.

Public transport use is high, with 5.6% of people commuting via bus and 37 stops serving the area. Most homes have at least one car, though 5.7% have none.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Rostrevor is a very safe area, with recorded offences and rates of burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft all much lower than most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot, though access to health services is far below the state average.