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Rocklyn

17 km²

Rocklyn is characterised by a notably older population, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population43—since 2011Median age57 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over34.9%Children under 150.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 48%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Youth (15–24) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)51.2%
Seniors (65+)34.9%
Youth (15–24)14.0%
Young adults (25–44)7.0%

Marital status

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (20%).

  • Never married43%
  • Married36%
  • Divorced20%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (12%).

Australia69.8%
England9.3%

Language

People using another language at home9.3%

Language used at home

In Rocklyn, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.0%

Religion

People with no religion53.5%

Religious affiliation

In Rocklyn, the largest group is No religion at 66%, followed by Christianity (34%).

  • No religion66%
  • Christianity34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.7%

Highest year of school

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Year 12 at 71%, followed by Year 11 (16%) and Year 10 (13%).

Year 1253.7%
Year 1112.2%
Year 109.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$743—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.1%

Household income distribution

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (36%) and $650–$1,499 (14%).

Under $65042.1%
$1,500–$2,99942.1%
$650–$1,49915.8%
$3,000–$3,99915.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition46.5%People with a mental health condition18.6%People needing help with daily activities18.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Heart disease (15%).

Arthritis20.9%
Mental health18.6%
Heart disease14.0%
Other condition11.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Lung condition9.3%
Cancer7.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.6%People providing unpaid care9.1%People caring for children unpaid20.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Couples without children at 71%, followed by Couples with children (29%).

  • Couples without children71%
  • Couples with children29%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%).

  • Owned outright61%
  • Owned with a mortgage39%

Types of homes

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (38%).

Car (driver)56.5%
Worked at home34.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years10.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation61.4%Employed full-time52.2%

Industries people work in

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Education & training at 40%, followed by Retail trade (30%) and Professional & technical (15%).

Education & training34.8%
Retail trade26.1%
Professional & technical13.0%
Health care & social assistance13.0%

Occupations people work in

In Rocklyn, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Clerical & administrative (21%) and Managers (16%).

Professionals26.1%
Clerical & administrative17.4%
Managers13.0%
Technicians & trades13.0%
Community & personal service13.0%

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