Rocherlea

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here than elsewhere, accounting for only 10.6% of residents.

Rocherlea is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.5% of people born here. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 22.9% of residents completing Year 12. Just 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $794 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.4% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are far more frequent than the national average, affecting 19.5% of residents.

Many residents provide unpaid care, with 15.2% doing so, which is much higher than most areas. However, the volunteering rate is well below the national figure at 9.0%.

First Nations people make up 12.5% of the population, well above the state average. This group faces significant challenges, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 38.9%, which is far above the national figure.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 46.6% of households, far above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone are also much more common here than in most areas.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 68.6% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Home ownership is very low, and typical weekly rents of $220 are far below the national average.

Public transport use is higher than in similar areas, and 92.2% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 16% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, though recent arrivals from overseas make up 33.3% of those who moved, which is far above the national figure.

Job prospects are a struggle, with an unemployment rate of 20.7%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 43.7% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most residents can easily reach groceries and parks on foot. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average.