Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Rokeby

15 km²

Rokeby is characterised by a notably young population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

It also has household incomes a little below the norm and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Rokeby, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,874▲ +43.3%since 2011 Median age31 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.8%People aged 65 and over11.7%Children under 1522.4%People in a de facto relationship16.9%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Rokeby, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Older adults (45–64) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)34.8%

Children (0–14)22.4%

Older adults (45–64)18.4%

Youth (15–24)12.7%

Seniors (65+)11.7%

Marital status

In Rokeby, the largest group is Never married at 48%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Never married48%
Married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Rokeby, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (2%) and India (2%).

Australia81.5%

England1.7%

India1.6%

Nepal1.4%

China1.0%

New Zealand0.5%

Philippines0.5%

Vietnam0.4%

South Africa0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Rokeby, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (39%) and Irish (7%).

English42.8%

Australian42.5%

Irish8.2%

Scottish6.8%

German2.5%

Italian1.8%

Chinese1.8%

Indian1.4%

Dutch1.2%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home9.9%

Language used at home

In Rokeby, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only84.1%

Mandarin1.2%

Punjabi0.9%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Cantonese0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Italian0.3%

Greek0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion53.7%

Religious affiliation

In Rokeby, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion58%
Christianity36%
Hinduism3%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.3%

Highest year of school

In Rokeby, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1246.4%

Year 1027.2%

Year 9 or below10.1%

Year 119.9%

Highest qualification level

In Rokeby, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV37.1%

Bachelor degree17.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.6%

Postgraduate degree8.9%

Certificate I / II3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Field of qualification

In Rokeby, the largest group is Management & commerce at 25%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Management & commerce21.3%

Society & culture15.2%

Engineering & related9.5%

Health8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.3%

Architecture & building6.6%

Education5.8%

Information technology3.8%

Creative arts2.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$728▲ +62.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,321▲ +57.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,542▲ +58.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In Rokeby, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (34%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49933.6%

$1,500–$2,99932.0%

Under $65019.3%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more2.7%

Personal income distribution

In Rokeby, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (41%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65042.2%

$650–$1,49938.3%

$1,500–$2,99911.9%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.0%People with a mental health condition14.7%People needing help with daily activities6.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Rokeby, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.4%

One condition21.3%

Two conditions7.5%

Three or more4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Rokeby, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health14.7%

Asthma10.9%

Arthritis10.1%

Other condition8.8%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease3.3%

Lung condition2.4%

Cancer2.3%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.1%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid30.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families28.8%People living alone27.0%▲ +7.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Rokeby, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by One-parent families (29%) and Couples without children (22%).

Couples with children48%
One-parent families29%
Couples without children22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Rokeby, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people32.5%

1 person27.0%

3 people18.2%

4 people13.6%

5 people5.5%

6 or more3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$325▲ +63.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,387▲ +15.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting40.0%Homes owned outright18.8%Separate (detached) houses94.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.8%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Rokeby, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Owned outright (19%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Rokeby, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Rokeby, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 71%, followed by 2 bedrooms (15%) and 4 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms69.7%

2 bedrooms14.8%

4 bedrooms9.4%

1 bedroom2.5%

5 or more1.7%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Rokeby, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (18%).

$350–$54940.0%

$200–$34939.0%

Under $20017.5%

$550–$7491.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Rokeby, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 55%, followed by Under $1,000 (22%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79953.4%

Under $1,00021.2%

$1,800–$2,99918.1%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.1%▼ -34.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Rokeby, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle39.8%

2 vehicles36.6%

3 vehicles10.4%

No vehicle8.1%

4 or more5.2%

How people get to work

In Rokeby, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)66.7%

Car (passenger)6.2%

Worked at home5.0%

Bus4.8%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.1%Recent arrivals from overseas20.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.1%Labour-force participation61.0%Employed full-time58.3%

Industries people work in

In Rokeby, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%

Retail trade10.9%

Public administration & safety10.8%

Construction9.8%

Education & training9.2%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Manufacturing4.7%

Professional & technical4.1%

Other services4.1%

Transport & warehousing4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Rokeby, the largest group is Community & personal service at 17%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Community & personal service17.1%

Professionals16.2%

Clerical & administrative14.8%

Technicians & trades14.1%

Labourers12.3%

Managers8.8%

Sales workers8.8%

Machinery operators & drivers5.7%

Areas within Rokeby

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Nearby areas

Howrah - Tranmere Cambridge Mornington - Warrane Bellerive - Rosny South Arm Lindisfarne - Rose Bay Geilston Bay - Risdon Sandy Bay

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