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Rockingham QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rockingham, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rockingham QLD is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rockingham is $953 per week ($49,556 per year). Median rent in Rockingham is $160 per week ($693 per month). Rockingham has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Rockingham has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockingham is $1,733.

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Rockingham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rockingham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$953/wk

$49,556 per year

#1581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rockingham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (59) Female 44.9% (48)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

104 people · 109.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,583

Family income/wk

Rockingham Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rockingham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.5% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.5% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rockingham Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rockingham Religion

Catholic

58.2%

No Religion

27.6%

Not stated

11.2%

Anglican

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rockingham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rockingham Employment

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Employed full-time

65.3% 49 people

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Employed part-time

12.0% 9 people

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Not in labour force

22.7% 17 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Rockingham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

75.9%

Bachelor Degree

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rockingham Occupation

Managers

26.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

26.1%

Labourers

21.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rockingham Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Management & Commerce

32.0%

Education

16.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Rockingham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rockingham Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

25.9%

$4,000+/wk

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rockingham Marital Status

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Married

51.0% 52

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Separated

3.9% 4

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Divorced

5.9% 6

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Widowed

8.8% 9

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Never married

30.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rockingham Ancestry

Australian

32.8%

Italian

26.7%

English

19.1%

Irish

13.7%

Scottish

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rockingham School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

58.8%

Primary — Catholic

23.5%

Primary — Government

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rockingham Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rockingham Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.3% 26

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Not a volunteer

68.7% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rockingham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rockingham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Walked only

11.1%

Did not go to work

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rockingham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rockingham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

42.1%

4 bedrooms

31.6%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rockingham Population Mobility

3.2%

moved in the last year

19.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rockingham Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

179

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rockingham Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rockingham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rockingham Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.5%

Couple — children under 15

28.4%

Couple — no children under 15

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rockingham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.4% 18

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Did not provide

78.6% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rockingham Children Ever Born

No children

37.9%

2 children

20.7%

3 children

41.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Rockingham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Rockingham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

22.9%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rockingham Household Size

1 person

15.9%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rockingham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rockingham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rockingham Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Rockingham

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,652/wk

Rent share 8.8%

Rockingham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brightly

Pop: 52 Income: $819/wk Rent: $183/wk

Bundi

Pop: 52 Income: $1,347/wk

Burleigh

Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $400/wk

Coomrith

Pop: 52 Income: $593/wk

Diamondvale

Pop: 52 Income: $762/wk Rent: $400/wk

Elgin (Qld)

Pop: 52 Income: $1,062/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockingham

What is the population of Rockingham QLD?

The population of Rockingham QLD is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Rockingham is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rockingham?

The median personal income in Rockingham QLD is $953 per week, or $49,556 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.Rockingham is ranked #1,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rockingham?

Median rent in Rockingham QLD is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rockingham ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rockingham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rockingham QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rockingham?

The median age in Rockingham QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rockingham a good suburb to live in?

Rockingham is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 104.The median income is $953/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32450. All dollar figures in AUD.