Rocky Gully

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 9.8% of the population. About 27.2% of residents are seniors, and 4.3% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.3%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 90.2% of the population. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of people report no religion, at 60.9%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; only 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and just 34.2% completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $900. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 31.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 13% live with a mental health condition, both well above national figures.

This is a highly active community where 30.4% of people volunteer and 36.7% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, both far above the state average.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 55, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 38.5% of people live alone and one-parent families make up 22.0% of households, both well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.7% are owned outright. Rents are much lower than average, with a typical weekly cost of $160.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 47.2% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 77.8% of jobs. While full-time employment is high at 66.7%, the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.