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Rocksberg

26 km²

Rocksberg is characterised by a somewhat older age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population277▼ -8.3%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +20.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over29.6%Children under 1512.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42525

Age structure

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)33.6%
Seniors (65+)29.6%
Young adults (25–44)16.2%
Children (0–14)12.6%
Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.8%
England3.6%
New Zealand1.4%
South Africa1.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.3%

Language used at home

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

English only86.3%

Religion

People with no religion39.4%

Religious affiliation

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (44%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion44%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.1%

Highest year of school

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1242.1%
Year 1030.0%
Year 9 or below9.0%
Year 116.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$828▲ +64.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,805▲ +49.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,952▲ +62.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.3%

Household income distribution

In Rocksberg, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99930.3%
$650–$1,49916.2%
$3,000–$3,99914.1%
$4,000 or more14.1%
Under $65012.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.3%People with a mental health condition5.8%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Other condition (13%) and Heart disease (11%).

Arthritis14.8%
Other condition6.9%
Heart disease6.1%
Cancer5.8%
Mental health5.8%
Asthma5.4%
Diabetes5.4%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.9%People providing unpaid care9.5%People caring for children unpaid19.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families10.4%

Family composition

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +150.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,080▲ +50.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting18.2%Homes owned outright43.4%Separate (detached) houses92.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented19%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Other dwelling (5%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

  • Separate house92%
  • Other dwelling5%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (30%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Worked at home25.0%
Car (passenger)3.8%
Walked3.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation56.6%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Construction at 27%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Construction23.5%
Retail trade9.1%
Health care & social assistance8.3%
Other services7.6%
Manufacturing6.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.5%
Rental & real estate4.5%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Accommodation & food3.0%
Finance & insurance3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Rocksberg, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 20%, followed by Managers (19%) and Technicians & trades (18%).

Clerical & administrative19.7%
Managers18.9%
Technicians & trades17.4%
Professionals12.9%
Labourers12.1%
Machinery operators & drivers8.3%
Sales workers5.3%
Community & personal service3.0%

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