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Rocklea WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rocklea, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rocklea WA is 150 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocklea is $384 per week ($19,968 per year). Median rent in Rocklea is $100 per week ($433 per month). Rocklea has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rocklea has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Other Religions Tot (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Rocklea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocklea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$384/wk

$19,968 per year

#8793 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1.2 per bedroom

Rocklea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.5% (96) Female 38.5% (60)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

150 people · 5967.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$664

Family income/wk

Rocklea Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocklea Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rocklea Religion

Other Religions Tot

26.2%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

26.2%

Not stated

22.8%

No Religion

11.4%

Catholic

5.4%

Anglican

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocklea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Rocklea Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.8%

Australian Indigenous

48.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Rocklea Employment

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Employed full-time

33.7% 32 people

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Employed part-time

12.6% 12 people

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Unemployed

5.3% 5 people

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Not in labour force

48.4% 46 people

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

Rocklea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

74.2%

Bachelor Degree

25.8%

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

Rocklea Occupation

Labourers

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

25.0%

Professionals

12.5%

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

Rocklea Field of Study

Engineering

44.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

20.0%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Education

12.0%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

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

Rocklea Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocklea Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.5%

$150-$299/wk

15.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

23.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocklea Marital Status

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Married

28.2% 37

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Separated

9.9% 13

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Divorced

6.9% 9

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Widowed

3.1% 4

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Never married

51.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocklea Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

64.6%

Other

11.8%

English

10.2%

Australian

4.7%

German

3.1%

Irish

3.1%

Italian

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocklea School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

58.3%

Primary — Government

41.7%

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

Rocklea Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 10

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No need for assistance

95.8% 230

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

Rocklea Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.8% 15

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Not a volunteer

84.2% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocklea How People Get to Work

Truck

28.6%

Other

22.9%

Bus

14.3%

Walked only

14.3%

Car (driver)

11.4%

Car (passenger)

8.6%

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

Rocklea Car Ownership

0 vehicles

25.0%

1 vehicle

42.9%

2 vehicles

17.9%

3 vehicles

14.3%

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

Rocklea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

55.9%

4 bedrooms

14.7%

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

Rocklea Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

14.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocklea Indigenous Population

74.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

188

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocklea Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Mental health

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

Rocklea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$150-$299/wk

42.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocklea Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

49.3%

Couple — children under 15

16.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

12.7%

Couple — no children

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocklea Military Service

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Previously served

8.7% 8

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Never served

91.3% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rocklea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.2% 22

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Did not provide

75.8% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocklea Children Ever Born

No children

75.0%

4 children

25.0%

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

Rocklea When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Rocklea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

16.0%

15–29 hours

22.3%

30+ hours

5.3%

Did not do domestic work

37.2%

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

Rocklea Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

17.9%

3 persons

10.7%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

10.7%

6+ persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocklea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

102

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rocklea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

50.0%

Step family — no other children

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocklea Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $479/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Rocklea

Your weekly income

≈ $2,076/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $379/wk

Rent share 20.9%

Rocklea vs State & National Average

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Pop: 75 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 75 Income: $619/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 75 Income: $724/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 75 Income: $693/wk Rent: $238/wk

Tutunup

Pop: 75 Income: $914/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 76 Income: $949/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocklea

What is the population of Rocklea WA?

The population of Rocklea WA is 150 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Rocklea is ranked #7,755 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocklea?

The median personal income in Rocklea WA is $384 per week, or $19,968 per year.The median household income is $479 per week.Family income is $664 per week.Rocklea is ranked #8,793 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocklea?

Median rent in Rocklea WA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rocklea ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Rocklea?

The median age in Rocklea WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocklea a good suburb to live in?

Rocklea is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 150.The median income is $384/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 51302. All dollar figures in AUD.