Rosa Brook

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and Australia. It is a family-heavy community where 19.9% of people are children and de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 46.8% and 43.1% respectively. While 16.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 5.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A striking 56.5% of people have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.8%.

Educational attainment is mixed, with 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little below the state average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below those in the state and nation, with typical household weekly income at $1,321. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions. However, the rate of mental health conditions is slightly higher than in the state and nation.

This is a highly active community where 26.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 16, far younger than the state and national figures, and their typical income is far above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. About 53.9% of families consist of couples with children, and 27% of people live alone.

Every single home in Rosa Brook is a separate house, and 85.1% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 43.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. A significant 22.2% of the workforce operates from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 64.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while 22.2% work from home.

Rosa Brook is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.