Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Rocky Cape TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rocky Cape, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rocky Cape TAS is 211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocky Cape is $507 per week ($26,364 per year). Median rent in Rocky Cape is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rocky Cape has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Rocky Cape has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rocky Cape is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Cape is $1,200.

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Rocky Cape Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rocky Cape Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$507/wk

$26,364 per year

#8130 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rocky Cape Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.8% (115) Female 44.2% (91)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

211 people · 65.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Rocky Cape Age Distribution

0-4

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rocky Cape Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 31 dwellings

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

Rocky Cape Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

8.6%

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

Rocky Cape Religion

No Religion

55.3%

Catholic

13.7%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Islam

2.5%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rocky Cape Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Rocky Cape Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 52 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 36 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

41.7% 65 people

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

Rocky Cape Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

Certificate I/II

7.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

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

Rocky Cape Occupation

Managers

30.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.2%

Labourers

9.4%

Professionals

5.7%

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

Rocky Cape Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Engineering

14.0%

Health

14.0%

Education

10.5%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.0%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Creative Arts

5.3%

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

Rocky Cape Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rocky Cape Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

9.2%

$650-$799/wk

19.7%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rocky Cape Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 81

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Separated

2.3% 4

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Divorced

10.7% 19

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Widowed

4.5% 8

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Never married

36.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rocky Cape Ancestry

Australian

39.6%

English

32.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.7%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

4.4%

Other

4.4%

German

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rocky Cape School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.6%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.6%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Rocky Cape Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 18

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 376

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

Rocky Cape Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.3% 37

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rocky Cape Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

21.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rocky Cape How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Walked only

5.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Rocky Cape Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

37.2%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

20.5%

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

Rocky Cape Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

29.9%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

16.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.9%

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

Rocky Cape Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

43.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rocky Cape Indigenous Population

10.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rocky Cape Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Rocky Cape Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

14.6%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rocky Cape Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rocky Cape Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 9

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Never served

94.5% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rocky Cape Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

3.8% 6

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Did not provide

96.3% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rocky Cape Children Ever Born

No children

28.1%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

26.3%

4 children

7.0%

5+ children

5.3%

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

Rocky Cape When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Rocky Cape Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Rocky Cape Household Size

1 person

20.3%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

8.1%

5 persons

9.5%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rocky Cape Where Residents Moved From

Same address

176

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Rocky Cape Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rocky Cape Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $850/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Rocky Cape

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $650/wk

Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Rocky Cape vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Redpa

Pop: 106 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

Flowerpot

Pop: 108 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

Grasstree Hill

Pop: 108 Income: $733/wk Rent: $290/wk

Thirlstane

Pop: 108 Income: $746/wk Rent: $250/wk

Derby (Tas.)

Pop: 109 Income: $511/wk Rent: $210/wk

Hayes

Pop: 109 Income: $587/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Cape

What is the population of Rocky Cape TAS?

The population of Rocky Cape TAS is 211 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Rocky Cape is ranked #6,823 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocky Cape?

The median personal income in Rocky Cape TAS is $507 per week, or $26,364 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Rocky Cape is ranked #8,130 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocky Cape?

Median rent in Rocky Cape TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rocky Cape ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocky Cape?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocky Cape TAS is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocky Cape?

The median age in Rocky Cape TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocky Cape a good suburb to live in?

Rocky Cape is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 211.The median income is $507/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 60561. All dollar figures in AUD.