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Rocksberg QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rocksberg QLD is 277 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocksberg is $828 per week ($43,056 per year). Median rent in Rocksberg is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rocksberg has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocksberg has a population density of 10.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rocksberg is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocksberg is $2,080.

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Rocksberg Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocksberg Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$828/wk

$43,056 per year

#3126 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,080/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rocksberg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (137) Female 50.7% (141)

Population Density

10.6

people per km²

277 people · 26.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,952

Family income/wk

Rocksberg 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

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocksberg Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.1% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 31 dwellings

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

Rocksberg Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

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

Rocksberg Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

11.9%

Not stated

10.0%

Christian (other)

8.5%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocksberg Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Rocksberg Languages Spoken at Home

Other

57.1%

Afrikaans

42.9%

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

Rocksberg Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 74 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 49 people

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Unemployed

1.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

39.4% 82 people

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

Rocksberg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Rocksberg Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.6%

Clerical & Administrative

16.5%

Professionals

16.5%

Managers

13.9%

Sales Workers

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Labourers

5.1%

Community & Personal Service

3.8%

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

Rocksberg Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Architecture & Building

14.1%

Health

11.8%

Education

7.1%

Society & Culture

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Information Technology

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

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

Rocksberg Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocksberg Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocksberg Marital Status

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Married

55.0% 132

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Separated

3.3% 8

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Divorced

7.1% 17

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Widowed

4.2% 10

👤

Never married

30.4% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocksberg Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

25.9%

German

9.7%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.4%

Other

3.4%

Dutch

2.8%

Italian

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Chinese

1.7%

Greek

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocksberg School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

26.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.2%

Secondary — Government

10.9%

Vocational Education

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.7%

Primary — Government

6.5%

Pre-school

6.5%

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

Rocksberg Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 16

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 477

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

Rocksberg Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.0% 24

—

Not a volunteer

89.0% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocksberg Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

17.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rocksberg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.0%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

5.4%

Truck

3.2%

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

Rocksberg Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.8%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

20.9%

4+ vehicles

22.0%

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

Rocksberg Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

33.7%

4 bedrooms

33.7%

5 bedrooms

18.4%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Rocksberg Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocksberg Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

487

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocksberg Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

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

Rocksberg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocksberg Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocksberg Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 10

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Never served

95.3% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rocksberg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 23

—

Did not provide

89.4% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocksberg Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

20.3%

2 children

36.5%

3 children

13.5%

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

Rocksberg When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Rocksberg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

Rocksberg Household Size

1 person

23.2%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

18.2%

5 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocksberg Where Residents Moved From

Same address

218

Moved from QLD

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

Rocksberg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.0%

Step family — no other children

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocksberg Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,805/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Rocksberg

Your weekly income

≈ $7,822/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,305/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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Rocksberg vs State & National Average

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Pop: 139 Income: $810/wk Rent: $240/wk

Bamboo

Pop: 139 Income: $954/wk Rent: $350/wk

Willows

Pop: 139 Income: $472/wk Rent: $113/wk

Tuan

Pop: 140 Income: $504/wk Rent: $270/wk

Eukey

Pop: 140 Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 141 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocksberg

What is the population of Rocksberg QLD?

The population of Rocksberg QLD is 277 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.6 people per km².Rocksberg is ranked #6,190 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocksberg?

The median personal income in Rocksberg QLD is $828 per week, or $43,056 per year.The median household income is $1,805 per week.Family income is $1,952 per week.Rocksberg is ranked #3,126 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocksberg?

Median rent in Rocksberg QLD is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rocksberg ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocksberg?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocksberg QLD is $2,080. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocksberg?

The median age in Rocksberg QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocksberg a good suburb to live in?

Rocksberg is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 277.The median income is $828/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 32453. All dollar figures in AUD.