Rockhampton Regional Council Rockhampton Region 2011 Census Results

Rockhampton Regional Council Rockhampton Region 2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional QLD

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Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 7 Five year age groups 10 Ancestry 13 Birthplace 16 Year of arrival in Australia 18 Proficiency in English 20 Language spoken at home 23 Religion 26 Qualifications 28 Highest level of schooling 30 Education institution attending 33 Need for assistance 36 Employment status 39 Industry sectors of employment 42 Occupations of employment 45 Method of travel to work 48 Volunteer work 50 Unpaid care 52 Individual income 54 Household income 56 Households summary 58 Household size 61 Dwelling type 64 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 66 Internet connection 68 Number of cars per household 70 Housing tenure 72 Housing loan repayments 74 Housing rental payments 76 SEIFA - disadvantage 79 About the community profile 80 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Rockhampton Region population for 2012. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Rockhampton Region. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Rockhampton Region. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Rockhampton Region

Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 98,225 -- --

2002 99,625 +1,400 +1.43

2003 101,284 +1,659 +1.67

2004 103,370 +2,086 +2.06

2005 105,165 +1,795 +1.74

2006 107,517 +2,352 +2.24

2007 108,794 +1,277 +1.19

2008 109,887 +1,093 +1.00

2009 111,413 +1,526 +1.39

2010 111,939 +526 +0.47

2011 112,383 +444 +0.40

2012 115,399 +3,016 +2.68

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id The population experts

Page 3 of 82 Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts

Page 4 of 82 Population highlights Rockhampton 2011 Regional QLD Queensland Australia Region

38 Median age 37 37 36

Median weekly $1,235 $1,234 household $1,166 income $1,107

30% 31% Couples with 28% children 27%

10% Older couples 9% 9% without children 9%

Medium and 22% 22% 25% high density 11% Housing

Households 33% 33% with a 31% mortgage 30%

$270 $300 $285 Median weekly rent $250

32% 32% Households 29% renting 29%

Non-English 7% 9% 16% speaking 4% backgrounds

4% 4% University 3% attendance 3%

12% 16% 19% Bachelor or Higher degree 11%

22% Vocational 20% 20% 18%

Page 5 of 82 7% 10% Public transport 2% (to work) 2%

6% 6% 6% Unemployment 5%

SEIFA index of 986 1002 1002 disadvantage 979 2011

Page 6 of 82 About the area Location and boundaries The Rockhampton Region is located in Central Queensland, on the Tropic of Capricorn, between 570 and 800 kilometres north of Brisbane. The Rockhampton Region is bounded by the Isaac Region in the north, the South Pacific Ocean in the east, the Gladstone Region and Banana Shire in the south, and the Central Highlands Region in the west. Name origin Rockhampton was named to describe the original settlement in the 1850s, where a series of rocks marked the furthest point upstream where ships could navigate the Fitzroy River, with "Hampton" being an English suffix, meaning "a place near water".

Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 109,338 1,835,625 0.06 2011 Usual residents hectares (18,356 persons per hectare Km2)

Rockhampton Region

Legend Districts Rockhampton Region

Page 7 of 82 Settlement history European settlement dates from 1855, with land used mainly for sheep grazing. The township of Rockhampton was laid out in 1858, with growth spurred by gold mining and cattle grazing. Rockhampton developed as a service centre to the surrounding grazing, mining and farming industries. Growth took place from the 1880s into the early 1900s, aided by improved access, port activities, and the mining of gold, silver and copper at Mount Morgan. Until the 1920s settlement within Rockhampton was mainly south of the Fitzroy River, then growth moved northwards. Significant development occurred from the 1960s. The population of the Region increased from about 90,000 in 1991 to 110,000 in 2011. Land use Land use The Rockhampton Region is a growing residential area, with significant rural and rural-residential areas, and some commercial and industrial land uses. The Region encompasses a total land area of over 18,300 square kilometres, including national parks, state forests, coastline and islands. The main urban centre is Rockhampton, with a smaller centre at Yeppoon. There are numerous small towns and villages, both along the coast and in the rural hinterland. Rural land is used mainly for cattle grazing, pineapple growing, fruit growing, forestry, and mining. Power generation and tourism are also important industries. Transport The Rockhampton Region is served by the Bruce Highway, the Burnett Highway, the Capricorn Highway, Kunwarara Road, Yaamba Road, the North Coast (Brisbane-Cairns) railway line and Rockhampton Airport. Major features Major features of the Region include numerous National Parks (Broad Sound Islands, Byfield, Capricorn Coast, Cocoanut Point, Goodedulla, Keppel Bay Islands, Mount Archer, Mount Etna Caves, Mount Jim Crow and Mount O'Connell), Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Keppel Island, the Fitzroy River, the Rockhampton Central Business District, Central Queensland Livestock Exchange & Gracemere Exhibition Centre, Stanwell Power Station, Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area, Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Heritage Village, Archer Park Rail Museum, Mount Morgan Railway Museum, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton Art Gallery, Central Queensland Institute of TAFE (Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton Campuses), Central Queensland University (Rockhampton Campus), Cammoo Caves, Capricorn Caves, Johannsens Caves, Koorana Crocodile Farm, several state forests, and various conservation parks, beaches and small islands. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Rockhampton area were the Darumbal Aboriginal people.

Page 8 of 82 Included areas The Rockhampton Region includes the townships, suburbs and localities of Adelaide Park, Allenstown, Alton Downs, Bajool, Baree, Barlows Hill, Barmaryee, Barmoya, Berserker, Bondoola, Boulder Creek, Bouldercombe, Bungundarra, Bushley, Byfield, Canal Creek, Canoona, Causeway Lake, Cawarral, Cobraball, Cooee Bay, Coorooman, Coowonga, Dalma, Depot Hill, Emu Park, Etna Creek, Fairy Bower, Farnborough, Fletcher Creek, Frenchville, Garnant, Glendale, Glenlee, Glenroy, Gogango, Gracemere, Greenlake, Hamilton Creek, Hidden Valley, Horse Creek, Inverness, Ironpot, Jardine, Johnsons Hill, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Kawana, Keppel Sands, Kinka Beach, Koongal, Kunwarara, Lake Mary, Lakes Creek, Lammermoor, Leydens Hill, Limestone, Limestone Creek, Marlborough, Marmor, Maryvale, Meikleville Hill, Midgee, Milman, Moongan, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Archer, Mount Chalmers, Mount Gardiner, Mount Morgan, Mulambin, Mulara, Nankin, Nerimbera, Nine Mile, Nine Mile Creek, Norman Gardens, Oakey Creek, Ogmore, Pacific Heights, Park Avenue, Parkhurst, Pink Lily, Port Alma, Port Curtis, Ridgelands, Rockhampton City, Rockyview, Rosslyn, Rossmoya, Sandringham, Shoalwater, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stockyard, Struck Oil, Tanby, Taranganba, Taroomball, The Caves, The Common, The Keppels, The Mine, The Range, Thompson Point, Trotter Creek, Tungamull, Walmul, Walterhall, Wandal, Wattlebank, Weerriba, West Rockhampton, Westwood, Woodbury, Wura, Wycarbah, Yaamba, Yeppoon and Zilzie.

Page 9 of 82 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Rockhampton Region provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Rockhampton Region's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group. To get a more complete picture Rockhampton Region's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Age structure - Five year age groups

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 7,506 6.9 6.8 6,460 6.4 6.5 +1,046

5 to 9 7,222 6.6 6.7 7,182 7.1 7.0 +40

10 to 14 8,104 7.4 6.9 8,175 8.1 7.4 -71

15 to 19 8,104 7.4 6.7 7,814 7.7 6.7 +290

20 to 24 6,975 6.4 6.0 6,523 6.4 6.2 +452

25 to 29 7,026 6.4 6.3 5,616 5.6 5.9 +1,410

30 to 34 6,565 6.0 6.1 6,152 6.1 6.6 +413

35 to 39 6,814 6.2 6.8 6,736 6.7 7.1 +78

40 to 44 7,327 6.7 7.1 7,348 7.3 7.4 -21

45 to 49 7,744 7.1 7.1 7,437 7.4 7.4 +307

50 to 54 7,693 7.0 6.9 6,858 6.8 6.7 +835

55 to 59 6,850 6.3 6.2 6,153 6.1 6.5 +697

60 to 64 6,085 5.6 6.0 4,948 4.9 5.2 +1,137

65 to 69 4,701 4.3 4.7 4,136 4.1 4.1 +565

70 to 74 3,734 3.4 3.5 3,385 3.3 3.2 +349

75 to 79 2,909 2.7 2.6 2,773 2.7 2.7 +136

80 to 84 2,176 2.0 1.9 1,914 1.9 1.9 +262

85 and over 1,803 1.6 1.7 1,563 1.5 1.5 +240

Total 109,338 100.0 100.0 101,173 100.0 100.0 +8,165

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 10 of 82 Five year age structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 11 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) as well as a similar proportion of people in the older age groups (65+). Overall, 20.9% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 14.0% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 20.4% and 14.4% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the age structure of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons aged 15 to 19 (7.4% compared to 6.7%) A smaller percentage of persons aged 35 to 39 (6.2% compared to 6.8%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Rockhampton Region's population increased by 8,165 people (8.1%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.56% per year over the period. The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups: 25 to 29 (+1,410 persons) 60 to 64 (+1,137 persons) 0 to 4 (+1,046 persons) 50 to 54 (+835 persons)

Page 12 of 82 Ancestry Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations. Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in Rockhampton Region regardless of where they were born or what language they speak. Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more complete picture of Rockhampton Region's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry - ranked by size

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Australian 48,954 44.8 38.6 49,513 48.9 42.4 -559

English 41,198 37.7 38.5 34,775 34.4 35.6 +6,423

Irish 11,953 10.9 10.9 10,596 10.5 10.2 +1,357

Scottish 10,002 9.1 9.7 8,228 8.1 8.7 +1,774

German 7,014 6.4 6.5 6,244 6.2 6.4 +770

Italian 1,418 1.3 2.9 1,133 1.1 2.9 +285

Dutch 1,283 1.2 1.5 1,213 1.2 1.5 +70

Chinese 853 0.8 1.1 821 0.8 1.0 +32

New Zealander 802 0.7 1.3 604 0.6 1.2 +198

Filipino 777 0.7 0.8 454 0.4 0.6 +323

Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Ancestry - totals

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry totals Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Not stated 10,305 9.4 8.0 9,887 9.8 8.9 +418

Total People 109,338 100.0 100.0 101,156 100.0 100.0 +8,182

Total responses 144,908 -- -- 131,516 -- -- +13,392

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 13 of 82 Ancestry, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 14 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries nominated were: Australian (48,954 people or 44.8%) English (41,198 people or 37.7%) Irish (11,953 people or 10.9%) Scottish (10,002 people or 9.1%) German (7,014 people or 6.4%) In combination these five ancestries account for 119,121 responses in total, or 108.95% of all responses. The major differences between the ancestries of the population in Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of people with Australian ancestry (44.8% compared to 38.6%) A smaller percentage of people with Italian ancestry (1.3% compared to 2.9%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were: English (+6,423 persons) Scottish (+1,774 persons) Irish (+1,357 persons) German (+770 persons)

Page 15 of 82 Birthplace Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Rockhampton Region. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time. To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, Rockhampton Region's Country of Birth data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace - ranked by size

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Country of birth Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 United Kingdom 2,533 2.3 4.6 2,502 2.5 4.5 +31

New Zealand 1,982 1.8 4.1 1,435 1.4 3.5 +547

Philippines 578 0.5 0.6 327 0.3 0.4 +251

South Africa 524 0.5 0.7 255 0.3 0.5 +269

India 370 0.3 0.4 228 0.2 0.2 +142

Vietnam 338 0.3 0.1 78 0.1 0.1 +260

Germany 263 0.2 0.5 275 0.3 0.5 -12

Brazil 257 0.2 0.1 119 0.1 0.0 +138

United States of America 217 0.2 0.3 167 0.2 0.3 +50

Netherlands 198 0.2 0.3 240 0.2 0.4 -42

Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Birthplace - summary

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Birthplace Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total Overseas born 10,080 9.2 16.7 7,548 7.5 14.8 +2,532

Non-English speaking 4,621 4.2 6.6 3,000 3.0 5.7 +1,621 backgrounds

Main English speaking 5,459 5.0 10.1 4,548 4.5 9.1 +911 countries

Australia 91,186 83.4 76.8 85,948 84.9 77.8 +5,238

Not Stated 8,074 7.4 6.5 7,680 7.6 7.4 +394

Total Population 109,340 100.0 100.0 101,176 100.0 100.0 +8,164

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 16 of 82 Country of birth, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 17 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non- English speaking background. Overall, 9.2% of the population was born overseas, and 4.2% were from a non-English speaking background, compared with 16.7% and 6.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Rockhampton Region was Philippines, where 0.5% of the population, or 578 people, were born. The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (2.3% compared to 4.6%) A smaller percentage of people born in New Zealand (1.8% compared to 4.1%) Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 2,532 or 33.5%, and the number of people from a non-English speaking background increased by 1,621 or 54.0%. The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those born in: New Zealand (+547 persons) South Africa (+269 persons) Vietnam (+260 persons) Philippines (+251 persons)

Page 18 of 82 Year of arrival in Australia The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of Rockhampton Region in housing the overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area. Rockhampton Region's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data, is a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.

Year of arrival in Australia

Rockhampton Region 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 9 Aug 2011 3,030 30.0 23.9

2001 to 2005 1,084 10.7 11.5

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 995 9.9 13.5

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 1,207 12.0 13.5

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 1,200 11.9 11.3

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 1,069 10.6 11.7

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 956 9.5 9.7

Not stated 545 5.4 5.0

Total 10,086 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Year of arrival in Australia, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 19 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a larger proportion of recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011). Overall, 53.8% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 30.0% arrived during or after 2006, compared with 59.7% and 23.9% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the year of arrival data of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (30.0% compared to 23.9%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 1991 and 2000 (9.9% compared to 13.5%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 1981 and 1990 (12.0% compared to 13.5%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (10.6% compared to 11.7%)

Page 20 of 82 Proficiency in English Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry, Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects Rockhampton Region's ethnic composition and how long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to communicate with the local population in languages other than English.

Proficiency in English

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

English proficiency Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 97,355 89.0 87.4 91,809 90.7 88.3 +5,546

Speaks another language, 3,610 3.3 5.9 2,263 2.2 4.8 +1,347 and English well or very well

Speaks another language, 883 0.8 0.9 373 0.4 0.7 +510 and English not well or not at all

Not stated 7,493 6.9 5.8 6,730 6.7 6.2 +763

Total population 109,341 100.0 100.0 101,175 100.0 100.0 +8,166

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Proficiency in English, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 21 of 82 Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011

The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in those speaking: Speaks English only (+5,546 persons) Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+1,347 persons) Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+510 persons)

Page 22 of 82 Language spoken at home Rockhampton Region's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and nationalities are retaining their language. Rockhampton Region's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the multicultural community.

Language spoken at home - ranked by size

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Language (excludes English) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Filipino/Tagalog 386 0.4 0.4 199 0.2 0.2 +187

Vietnamese 350 0.3 0.1 65 0.1 0.1 +285

Portuguese 287 0.3 0.1 125 0.1 0.1 +162

Afrikaans 270 0.2 0.2 106 0.1 0.1 +164

German 209 0.2 0.4 198 0.2 0.4 +11

Mandarin 155 0.1 0.3 104 0.1 0.2 +51

Hindi 140 0.1 0.1 102 0.1 0.1 +38

Bengali 133 0.1 0.0 57 0.1 0.0 +76

Cantonese 117 0.1 0.2 102 0.1 0.2 +15

Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Language - summary

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Language summary Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 97,359 89.0 87.4 91,810 90.7 88.3 +5,549

Non-English total 4,308 3.9 6.6 2,507 2.5 5.4 +1,801

Not stated 7,672 7.0 6.0 6,856 6.8 6.3 +816

Total Population 109,339 100.0 100.0 101,173 100.0 100.0 +8,166

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 23 of 82 Language spoken at home, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 24 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only, and a smaller proportion of those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English). Overall, 89.0% of the population spoke English only, and 3.9% spoke a non-English language, compared with 87.4% and 6.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Rockhampton Region was Filipino/Tagalog, with 0.4% of the population, or 386 people speaking this language at home. There were no major differences between Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD in 2011. Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by 1,801 or 71.8%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 5,549 or 6.0%. The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were for those speaking: Vietnamese (+285 persons) Filipino/Tagalog (+187 persons) Afrikaans (+164 persons) Portuguese (+162 persons)

Page 25 of 82 Religion Rockhampton Region's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief systems. Rockhampton Region's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as Country of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.

Religions - ranked by size

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Religion Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Western (Roman) Catholic 28,020 25.6 23.6 26,301 26.0 23.5 +1,719

Anglican 21,723 19.9 20.5 21,484 21.2 21.7 +239

Uniting Church 8,679 7.9 6.7 9,130 9.0 7.5 -451

Presbyterian and Reformed 4,905 4.5 3.8 5,014 5.0 4.0 -109

Christian,nfd 2,893 2.6 2.9 1,456 1.4 1.9 +1,437

Baptist 2,505 2.3 1.7 2,351 2.3 1.6 +154

Lutheran 1,168 1.1 2.0 1,049 1.0 2.1 +119

Pentecostal 1,028 0.9 1.5 1,309 1.3 1.5 -281

Buddhism 819 0.7 1.0 476 0.5 0.7 +343

Salvation Army 748 0.7 0.3 784 0.8 0.4 -36

Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Religions - summary

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Religion totals Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Christian total 73,706 67.4 65.7 70,765 69.9 67.0 +2,941

Non Christian total 2,162 2.0 2.4 1,181 1.2 1.7 +981

Non-classifiable religious 624 0.6 0.8 471 0.5 0.7 +153 belief

No religion 20,959 19.2 21.3 16,286 16.1 18.4 +4,673

Not stated 11,888 10.9 9.8 12,474 12.3 12.3 -586

Total Population 109,339 100.0 100.0 101,177 100.0 100.0 +8,162

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 26 of 82 Religion, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 27 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of people who professed a religion and a lower proportion who stated they had no religion. Overall, 69.4% of the population nominated a religion, and 19.2% said they had no religion, compared with 68.1% and 21.3% respectively for Regional QLD. The largest single religion in Rockhampton Region was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 25.6% of the population or 28,020 people as adherents. The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (25.6% compared to 23.6%) A larger percentage who nominated Uniting Church (7.9% compared to 6.7%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were for those who nominated: Western (Roman) Catholic (+1,719 persons) Christian,nfd (+1,437 persons) Uniting Church (-451 persons) Buddhism (+343 persons)

Page 28 of 82 Qualifications Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and Occupation, Rockhampton Region's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Highest qualification achieved

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Qualification level Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Bachelor or Higher degree 9,554 11.0 12.0 7,677 9.7 9.9 +1,877

Advanced Diploma or 4,667 5.4 7.1 3,617 4.6 6.1 +1,050 Diploma

Vocational 17,656 20.4 21.5 13,722 17.3 19.1 +3,934

No qualification 43,310 50.1 47.4 43,156 54.4 51.2 +154

Not stated 11,309 13.1 12.0 11,184 14.1 13.7 +125

Total persons aged 15+ 86,496 100.0 100.0 79,356 100.0 100.0 +7,140

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Highest qualification achieved, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 29 of 82 Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications. Overall, 36.9% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 50.1% had no qualifications, compared with 40.6% and 47.4% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (50.1% compared to 47.4%) A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (5.4% compared to 7.1%) A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (20.4% compared to 21.5%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were in those with: Vocational qualifications (+3,934 persons) Bachelor or Higher degrees (+1,877 persons) Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+1,050 persons) No qualifications (+154 persons)

Page 30 of 82 Highest level of schooling Rockhampton Region's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Level of schooling Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Year 8 or below 7,268 8.4 6.6 8,614 10.9 8.2 -1,346

Year 9 or equivalent 5,366 6.2 6.1 5,322 6.7 6.6 +44

Year 10 or equivalent 24,984 28.9 27.6 23,941 30.2 29.3 +1,043

Year 11 or equivalent 6,985 8.1 9.0 6,097 7.7 8.8 +888

Year 12 or equivalent 31,911 36.9 40.9 25,882 32.6 36.1 +6,029

Did not go to school 376 0.4 0.4 298 0.4 0.4 +78

Not stated 9,604 11.1 9.5 9,188 11.6 10.6 +416

Total persons aged 15+ 86,494 100.0 100.0 79,342 100.0 100.0 +7,152

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Highest level of schooling completed, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 31 of 82 Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent. Overall, 43.9% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 36.9% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 40.7% and 40.9% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons who completed year 8 or below (8.4% compared to 6.6%) A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (28.9% compared to 27.6%) A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (36.9% compared to 40.9%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Rockhampton Region, between 2006 and 2011 were: Year 12 or equivalent (+6,029 persons) Year 8 or below (-1,346 persons) Year 10 or equivalent (+1,043 persons) Year 11 or equivalent (+888 persons)

Page 32 of 82 Education institution attending The share of Rockhampton Region's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties. This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

Education institute attending

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Type of institute Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Pre-school 918 0.8 1.1 1,263 1.2 1.5 -345

Primary school 9,548 8.7 8.9 9,473 9.4 9.1 +75

Primary - Government 5,956 5.4 6.0 6,587 6.5 6.5 -631

Primary - Catholic 2,538 2.3 1.7 2,037 2.0 1.5 +501

Primary - Independent 1,054 1.0 1.2 849 0.8 1.1 +205

Secondary school 7,261 6.6 6.0 7,121 7.0 6.0 +140

Secondary - Government 3,371 3.1 3.8 3,308 3.3 3.9 +63

Secondary - Catholic 2,715 2.5 1.1 2,610 2.6 1.1 +105

Secondary - Independent 1,175 1.1 1.1 1,203 1.2 1.0 -28

TAFE 1,918 1.8 1.7 1,614 1.6 1.6 +304

University 2,746 2.5 2.9 2,963 2.9 2.5 -217

Other 493 0.5 0.6 423 0.4 0.5 +70

Not attending 76,396 69.9 70.9 68,741 67.9 69.9 +7,655

Not stated 10,063 9.2 7.9 9,575 9.5 8.9 +488

Total 109,343 100.0 100.0 101,173 100.0 100.0 +8,170

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 33 of 82 Education institute attending, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 34 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion attending secondary school, and a similar proportion engaged in tertiary level education. Overall, 8.7% of the population were attending primary school, 6.6% of the population were attending secondary institutions, and 4.3% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.9%, 6.0% and 4.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons attending and independent secondary school (2.5% compared to 1.1%) A smaller percentage of persons not attending (69.9% compared to 70.9%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Rockhampton Region's population aged 15 years and over increased by 8,170 people (+8.1%). This represents an average annual change of 1.57% per year over the period. The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Rockhampton Region, between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated: Primary - Government (-631 persons) Primary - Catholic (+501 persons) Pre-school (-345 persons) TAFE (+304 persons)

Page 35 of 82 Need for assistance Rockhampton Region's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability. The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in the provision of information and support to carers. Rockhampton Region's disability statistics help in understanding the prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with a disability, how that support is provided. Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.

Need for assistance with core activities

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age % of total age % of total age group (years) Number group Regional QLD Number group Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 77 1.0 1.0 60 0.9 0.8 +17

5 to 9 244 3.4 2.5 170 2.4 2.0 +74

10 to 19 460 2.8 2.4 353 2.2 1.8 +107

20 to 59 1,563 2.7 2.6 1,317 2.5 2.4 +246

60 to 64 432 7.1 6.8 276 5.6 6.2 +156

65 to 69 358 7.6 7.7 275 6.6 6.2 +83

70 to 74 395 10.6 10.0 286 8.4 8.5 +109

75 to 79 426 14.5 15.0 373 13.5 14.4 +53

80 to 84 489 22.7 25.0 480 25.1 25.9 +9

85 and over 683 37.7 45.4 641 40.9 46.7 +42

Total persons needing 5,127 4.7 4.7 4,231 4.2 4.1 +896 assistance

Need for assistance with core activities

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age group (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total persons needing 5,127 4.7 4.7 4,231 4.2 4.1 +896 assistance

Total persons not needing 95,772 87.6 88.7 89,232 88.2 88.8 +6,540 assistance

Not stated 8,436 7.7 6.6 7,710 7.6 7.1 +726

Total population 109,335 100.0 100.0 101,173 100.0 100.0 +8,162

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 36 of 82 Need for assistance with core activities, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 37 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Rockhampton Region compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities. Overall, 4.7% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.7% for Regional QLD. The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A smaller percentage of persons aged 85 and over (37.7% compared to 45.4%) A smaller percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (22.7% compared to 25.0%) Emerging groups The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in Rockhampton Region were in the age groups: 20 to 59 (+246 persons) 60 to 64 (+156 persons) 70 to 74 (+109 persons) 10 to 19 (+107 persons)

Page 38 of 82 Employment status Rockhampton Region's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure, which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).

Employment status

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Employment status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Employed 49,836 94.9 93.8 43,933 94.7 94.9 +5,903

Employed full-time 32,678 62.2 59.1 28,628 61.7 60.7 +4,050

Employed part-time 15,860 30.2 32.5 14,140 30.5 31.5 +1,720

Hours worked not stated 1,298 2.5 2.2 1,165 2.5 2.7 +133

Unemployed 2,677 5.1 6.2 2,440 5.3 5.1 +237

Looking for full-time work 1,718 3.3 4.0 1,623 3.5 3.2 +95

Looking for part-time work 959 1.8 2.2 817 1.8 1.9 +142

Total Labour Force 52,513 100.0 100.0 46,373 100.0 100.0 +6,140

Labour force status

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Labour force status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total Labour force 52,513 60.7 60.9 46,373 58.4 60.0 +6,140

Not in the labour force 27,356 31.6 32.3 26,900 33.9 32.5 +456

Labour force status not stated 6,625 7.7 6.7 6,069 7.6 7.4 +556

Total persons aged 15+ 86,494 100.0 100.0 79,342 100.0 100.0 +7,152

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 39 of 82 Employment status, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 40 of 82 Dominant groups The size of Rockhampton Region's labour force in 2011 was 52,513 persons, of which 15,860 were employed part- time and 32,678 were full time workers. Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion in employment, and a lower proportion unemployed. Overall, 94.9% of the labour force was employed (57.6% of the population aged 15+), and 5.1% unemployed (3.1% of the population aged 15+), compared with 93.8% and 6.2% respectively for Regional QLD. The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995). Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 shows that there was a similar proportion in the labour force (60.7%) compared with Regional QLD (60.9%). Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Rockhampton Region showed an increase of 5,903 persons and the number unemployed showed an increase of 237 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the labour force showed an increase of 6,140 persons, or 13.2%.

Page 41 of 82 Industry sectors of employment Rockhampton Region’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region. When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Industry sector of employment

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Industry sector Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Agriculture, Forestry and 1,141 2.3 4.6 1,226 2.8 5.8 -85 Fishing

Mining 2,659 5.3 3.9 1,306 3.0 2.7 +1,353

Manufacturing 3,786 7.6 7.6 3,779 8.6 8.7 +7

Electricity, Gas, Water and 1,299 2.6 1.2 1,148 2.6 1.0 +151 Waste Services

Construction 4,371 8.8 9.7 3,778 8.6 9.9 +593

Retail Trade 5,421 10.9 11.3 5,142 11.7 12.1 +279

Wholesale trade 1,729 3.5 3.2 1,542 3.5 3.4 +187

Accommodation and Food 3,589 7.2 7.9 3,272 7.4 8.1 +317 Services

Transport, Postal and 3,080 6.2 4.8 2,620 6.0 4.6 +460 Warehousing

Information Media and 378 0.8 1.1 459 1.0 1.2 -81 Telecommunications

Financial and Insurance 847 1.7 2.0 895 2.0 2.1 -48 Services

Rental, Hiring and Real 736 1.5 1.9 762 1.7 2.2 -26 Estate Services

Professional, Scientific and 1,869 3.7 4.7 1,465 3.3 4.1 +404 Technical Services

Administrative and Support 1,187 2.4 3.1 1,007 2.3 2.9 +180 Services

Public Administration and 3,285 6.6 6.0 2,945 6.7 6.3 +340 Safety

Education and Training 4,461 8.9 7.7 4,437 10.1 7.4 +24

Health Care and Social 6,367 12.8 11.4 5,018 11.4 9.6 +1,349 Assistance

Arts and Recreation Services 410 0.8 1.5 356 0.8 1.4 +54

Other Services 2,092 4.2 4.0 1,807 4.1 3.7 +285

Inadequately described or 1,139 2.3 2.5 968 2.2 2.8 +171 not stated

Total employed persons 49,846 100.0 100.0 43,932 100.0 100.0 +5,914 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 42 of 82 Industry sector of employment, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 43 of 82 Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 44 of 82 Occupations of employment Rockhampton Region's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Rockhampton Region's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupation of employment

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Occupation Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Managers 4,857 9.7 12.5 4,617 10.5 13.3 +240

Professionals 7,767 15.6 15.6 6,643 15.1 14.2 +1,124

Technicians and Trades 8,661 17.4 16.3 7,518 17.1 16.5 +1,143 Workers

Community and Personal 5,101 10.2 10.3 4,227 9.6 9.4 +874 Service Workers

Clerical and Administrative 6,909 13.9 13.2 6,310 14.4 13.1 +599 Workers

Sales Workers 4,674 9.4 10.2 4,412 10.0 10.6 +262

Machinery Operators And 4,921 9.9 8.2 3,640 8.3 7.8 +1,281 Drivers

Labourers 5,974 12.0 11.9 5,832 13.3 13.4 +142

Inadequately described 981 2.0 1.8 738 1.7 1.8 +243

Total employed persons 49,845 100.0 100.0 43,937 100.0 100.0 +5,908 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 45 of 82 Occupation of employment, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 46 of 82 Dominant groups An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Rockhampton Region in 2011 shows the three most popular occupations were: Technicians and Trades Workers (8,661 people or 17.4%) Professionals (7,767 people or 15.6%) Clerical and Administrative Workers (6,909 people or 13.9%) In combination these three occupations accounted for 23,337 people in total or 46.8% of the employed resident population. In comparison, Regional QLD employed 16.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.6% in Professionals; and 13.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers. The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.9% compared to 8.2%) A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.4% compared to 16.3%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.7% compared to 12.5%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Rockhampton Region increased by 5,908 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Rockhampton Region were for those employed as: Machinery Operators And Drivers (+1,281 persons) Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,143 persons) Professionals (+1,124 persons) Community and Personal Service Workers (+874 persons)

Page 47 of 82 Method of travel to work Rockhampton Region's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the distance travelled to work. Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car Ownership.

Method of travel to work

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Main method of travel Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Train 28 0.1 0.6 25 0.1 0.4 +3

Bus 804 1.6 1.8 648 1.5 1.5 +156

Tram or Ferry 13 0.0 0.0 23 0.1 0.1 -10

Taxi 164 0.3 0.2 153 0.4 0.2 +11

Car - as driver 32,112 65.3 63.0 27,408 62.9 60.3 +4,704

Car - as passenger 3,978 8.1 6.7 3,720 8.5 7.2 +258

Truck 663 1.3 1.4 628 1.4 1.7 +35

Motorbike 400 0.8 0.9 506 1.2 1.1 -106

Bicycle 450 0.9 1.1 573 1.3 1.3 -123

Walked only 1,666 3.4 4.2 1,656 3.8 4.8 +10

Other 643 1.3 1.7 476 1.1 1.5 +167

Worked at home 1,875 3.8 5.6 1,720 3.9 6.1 +155

Did not go to work 5,609 11.4 11.3 5,351 12.3 11.9 +258

Not stated 776 1.6 1.6 660 1.5 1.8 +116

Total employed persons 49,181 100.0 100.0 43,547 100.0 100.0 +5,634 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 48 of 82 Method of travel to work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 49 of 82 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 845 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Rockhampton Region, compared with 37,153 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck). Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that 1.7% used public transport, while 75.5% used a private vehicle, compared with 2.4% and 72.0% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the method of travel to work of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (65.3% compared to 63.0%) A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (8.1% compared to 6.7%) A smaller percentage of persons who worked at home (3.8% compared to 5.6%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Rockhampton Region increased by 5,634 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were for those nominated: Car - as driver (+4,704 persons) Car - as passenger (+258 persons) Did not go to work (+258 persons) Other (+167 persons)

Page 50 of 82 Volunteer work The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Rockhampton Region include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Voluntary work

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Volunteer status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Volunteer 15,642 18.1 18.6 15,563 19.6 19.0 +79

Not a volunteer 61,504 71.1 72.2 55,026 69.4 70.7 +6,478

Volunteer work not stated 9,351 10.8 9.2 8,750 11.0 10.3 +601

Total persons aged 15+ 86,497 100.0 100.0 79,339 100.0 100.0 +7,158

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Voluntary work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 51 of 82 Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011

Page 52 of 82 Unpaid care The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Rockhampton Region can be an important indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense of community cohesiveness.

Unpaid care

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Provided unpaid assistance 8,884 10.3 10.2 7,798 9.8 9.3 +1,086

No unpaid assistance 67,827 78.4 80.1 62,175 78.4 79.7 +5,652 provided

Not stated 9,784 11.3 9.6 9,367 11.8 11.0 +417

Total persons aged 15+ 86,495 100.0 100.0 79,340 100.0 100.0 +7,155

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Unpaid care, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 53 of 82 Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011

Page 54 of 82 Individual income Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio- economic status of Rockhampton Region. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications and type of employment. The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to Individual Income Quartiles.

Weekly individual gross income

Rockhampton Region 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional QLD Negative Income/ Nil income 5,645 6.5 7.0

$1-$199 5,944 6.9 7.1

$200-$299 9,085 10.5 10.9

$300-$399 8,893 10.3 10.5

$400-$599 10,174 11.8 12.8

$600-$799 9,199 10.6 11.3

$800-$999 6,991 8.1 8.3

$1000-$1249 6,568 7.6 7.5

$1250-$1499 4,587 5.3 5.0

$1500-$1999 5,632 6.5 5.6

$2000 or more 4,604 5.3 4.8

Not stated 9,173 10.6 9.2

Total persons aged 15+ 86,495 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 55 of 82 Weekly individual gross income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of individual income levels in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a lower proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week). Overall, 11.8% of the population earned a high income, and 34.2% earned a low income, compared with 10.4% and 35.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between Rockhampton Region's individual incomes and Regional QLD's individual incomes were: A larger percentage of persons who earned $1500-$1999 (6.5% compared to 5.6%) A smaller percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (11.8% compared to 12.8%)

Page 56 of 82 Household income Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Rockhampton Region's Household Income is one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of Rockhampton Region. It is important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household Composition. The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to Household Income Quartiles.

Weekly household income

Rockhampton Region 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional QLD Negative Income/Nil Income 436 1.1 1.3

$1-$199 568 1.4 1.5

$200-$299 1,011 2.5 2.7

$300-$399 2,853 7.1 6.4

$400-$599 4,146 10.4 10.6

$600-$799 3,409 8.5 9.5

$800-$999 3,096 7.7 8.7

$1000-$1249 2,896 7.2 8.0

$1250-$1499 2,768 6.9 7.4

$1500-$1999 4,444 11.1 10.9

$2000-$2499 3,181 7.9 7.5

$2500-$2999 2,654 6.6 6.2

$3000-$3499 1,601 4.0 3.5

$3500-$3999 623 1.6 1.4

$4000-$4999 496 1.2 1.0

$5000 or more 359 0.9 1.0

Not stated 5,501 13.7 12.3

Total households 40,042 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 57 of 82 Weekly household income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of household income levels in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a larger proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a similar proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week). Overall, 14.3% of the households earned a high income, and 22.5% were low income households, compared with 13.2% and 22.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major difference between the household incomes of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD is: A larger percentage of households who earned Not stated (13.7% compared to 12.3%)

Page 58 of 82 Households summary Rockhampton Region's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for services and facilities as most are related to age and household types. To continue building the story, Rockhampton Region's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Household types

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Households by type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Couples with children 11,736 28.1 27.4 10,887 28.4 27.4 +849

Couples without children 11,114 26.6 27.5 10,054 26.3 26.9 +1,060

One parent families 4,628 11.1 10.4 4,331 11.3 10.0 +297

Other families 406 1.0 1.0 416 1.1 0.9 -10

Group household 1,281 3.1 3.9 1,197 3.1 3.7 +84

Lone person 9,364 22.4 21.9 8,523 22.3 20.8 +841

Other not classifiable 1,766 4.2 3.9 1,568 4.1 4.8 +198 household

Visitor only households 1,505 3.6 4.1 1,292 3.4 5.3 +213

Total households 41,800 100.0 100.0 38,268 100.0 100.0 +3,532

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Household types, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 59 of 82 Change in household types, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the household/family types in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a higher proportion of one-parent families. Overall, 28.1% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 11.1% were one-parent families, compared with 27.4% and 10.4% respectively for Regional QLD. There were a higher proportion of lone person households and a lower proportion of couples without children. Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 22.4% compared to 21.9% in Regional QLD while the proportion of couples without children was 26.6% compared to 27.5% in Regional QLD. Emerging groups The number of households in Rockhampton Region increased by 3,532 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in family/household types in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: Couples without children (+1,060 households) Couples with children (+849 households) Lone person (+841 households) One parent families (+297 households)

Page 60 of 82 Household size The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with extended family members which significantly affects household size. Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size remained stable for the nation as a whole. An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young singles and couples to the area. For greater insight, Rockhampton Region's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.

Household size

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Number of persons usually resident Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 1 person 9,366 24.3 23.8 8,521 24.1 23.2 +845

2 persons 13,845 35.9 37.2 12,648 35.7 37.3 +1,197

3 persons 5,925 15.4 15.3 5,396 15.2 15.3 +529

4 persons 5,483 14.2 14.2 5,184 14.6 14.5 +299

5 persons 2,525 6.6 6.3 2,421 6.8 6.5 +104

6 or more persons 1,390 3.6 3.3 1,231 3.5 3.2 +159

Total classifiable households 38,534 100.0 100.0 35,401 100.0 100.0 +3,133

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 61 of 82 Household size, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 62 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Rockhampton Region compared with Regional QLD shows that there were a higher proportion of lone person households, and a higher proportion of larger households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 24.3% of lone person households, and 24.4% of larger households, compared with 23.8% and 23.7% respectively for Regional QLD. The major difference in the household size for Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD was: A smaller percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (35.9% compared to 37.2%) Emerging groups The number of households in Rockhampton Region increased by 3,133 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: 2 persons (+1,197 households) 1 person (+845 households) 3 persons (+529 households) 4 persons (+299 households)

Page 63 of 82 Dwelling type Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Rockhampton Region's residential role and function. A greater concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public transport nodes or employment centres. Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in Rockhampton Region.

Dwelling structure

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Separate house 39,969 84.9 74.1 35,955 85.1 72.8 +4,014

Medium density 4,769 10.1 15.4 4,161 9.9 15.7 +608

High density 467 1.0 6.4 262 0.6 7.3 +205

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 1,541 3.3 3.2 1,510 3.6 3.4 +31

Other 262 0.6 0.6 289 0.7 0.7 -27

Not stated 45 0.1 0.2 61 0.1 0.1 -16

Total Private Dwellings 47,053 100.0 100.0 42,238 100.0 100.0 +4,815

Dwelling type

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Occupied private dwellings 41,803 88.5 87.7 38,270 90.3 88.4 +3,533

Unoccupied private 5,249 11.1 11.9 3,968 9.4 11.3 +1,281 dwellings

Non private dwellings 168 0.4 0.4 158 0.4 0.3 +10

Total Dwellings 47,220 100.0 100.0 42,396 100.0 100.0 +4,824

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 64 of 82 Dwelling structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 65 of 82 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 39,969 separate houses in the area, 4,769 medium density dwellings, and 467 high density dwellings. In addition, there were 1,541 caravans/cabins/houseboats in the area. Analysis of the types of dwellings in Rockhampton Region in 2011 shows that 84.9% of all dwellings were separate houses; 10.1% were medium density dwellings, and 1.0% were high density dwellings, compared with 74.1%, 15.4%, and 6.4% in the Regional QLD respectively. In 2011, a total of 88.5% of the dwellings in Rockhampton Region were occupied on Census night, compared to 87.7% in Regional QLD. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 11.1%, which is smaller compared to that found in Regional QLD (11.9%). Emerging groups The total number of dwellings in Rockhampton Region increased by 4,824 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: Separate house (+4,014 dwellings) Medium density (+608 dwellings) High density (+205 dwellings)

Page 66 of 82 Number of bedrooms per dwelling The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type information, provides insight into the role Rockhampton Region plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families. In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Number of bedrooms Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 or 1 bedrooms 2,549 6.1 6.4 2,267 5.9 6.4 +282

2 bedrooms 7,035 16.8 17.4 6,982 18.2 18.3 +53

3 bedrooms 17,296 41.4 40.0 17,037 44.5 41.8 +259

4 bedrooms 9,963 23.8 24.8 7,732 20.2 21.8 +2,231

5 bedrooms or more 2,146 5.1 5.0 1,754 4.6 4.3 +392

Not stated 2,815 6.7 6.4 2,493 6.5 7.4 +322

Total households 41,804 100.0 100.0 38,265 100.0 100.0 +3,539

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 67 of 82 Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, as well as a lower proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms. Overall, 22.9% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 29.0% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with 23.8% and 29.8% for Regional QLD respectively. The major difference between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD was: A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (41.4% compared to 40.0%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: 4 bedrooms (+2,231 dwellings) 5 bedrooms or more (+392 dwellings) 0 or 1 bedrooms (+282 dwellings) 3 bedrooms (+259 dwellings)

Page 68 of 82 Internet connection A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line. Internet connectivity in Rockhampton Region can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income and Age Structure.

Type of internet connection

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Connection type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total internet connection 28,633 68.5 71.8 19,912 52.0 54.9 +8,721

Broadband connection 25,713 61.5 64.6 10,656 27.8 32.4 +15,057

Dial-up connection 1,304 3.1 3.0 9,014 23.6 21.8 -7,710

Other connection 1,616 3.9 4.3 242 0.6 0.6 +1,374

No internet connection 9,688 23.2 20.2 15,487 40.5 36.6 -5,799

Not stated 3,479 8.3 8.0 2,865 7.5 8.5 +614

Total households 41,800 100.0 100.0 38,264 100.0 100.0 +3,536

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Type of internet connection, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 69 of 82 Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in Rockhampton Region compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection, and a lower proportion of households with broadband connectivity. Overall 26.3% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 61.5% had broadband connectivity, compared with 23.2% and 64.6% respectively in Regional QLD. Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 8,721. The largest changes in the internet connectivity in Rockhampton Region, between 2006 and 2011 were: Broadband connection (+15,057 households) Total internet connection (+8,721 households) Dial-up connection (-7,710 households)

Page 70 of 82 Number of cars per household The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The number of motor vehicles per household in Rockhampton Region quantifies access to private transport and will be influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to Public Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on these factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.

Car ownership

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Number of cars Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 No motor vehicles 2,982 7.1 6.5 3,111 8.1 7.5 -129

1 motor vehicle 14,152 33.9 34.7 14,175 37.0 35.8 -23

2 motor vehicles 14,179 33.9 35.1 12,452 32.5 33.6 +1,727

3 or more motor vehicles 7,174 17.2 16.2 5,533 14.5 14.4 +1,641

Not stated 3,315 7.9 7.5 2,994 7.8 8.7 +321

Total households 41,802 100.0 100.0 38,265 100.0 100.0 +3,537

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Car ownership, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 71 of 82 Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the car ownership of the households in Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that 84.9% of the households owned at least one car, while 7.1% did not, compared with 86.0% and 6.5% respectively in Regional QLD. Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a smaller proportion who owned just one car; a smaller proportion who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more. Overall, 33.9% of the households owned one car; 33.9% owned two cars; and 17.2% owned three cars or more, compared with 34.7%; 35.1% and 16.2% respectively for Regional QLD. Emerging groups The largest changes in the household car ownership in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: 2 motor vehicles (+1,727 households) 3 or more motor vehicles (+1,641 households) No motor vehicles (-129 households)

Page 72 of 82 Housing tenure Rockhampton Region's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the role it plays in the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area attractive to young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with mature families and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a significantly higher share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in separate houses, although this is not always the case. In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in Rockhampton Region, Tenure data is useful for analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.

Housing tenure

Rockhampton Region 2011 2006 Change

Tenure type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Fully owned 13,023 31.2 30.0 13,013 34.0 31.9 +10

Mortgage 13,102 31.3 30.1 11,470 30.0 28.6 +1,632

Renting 12,291 29.4 31.9 10,777 28.2 30.2 +1,514

Renting - Social housing 1,823 4.4 3.7 1,661 4.3 3.7 +162

Renting - Private 10,104 24.2 27.2 8,734 22.8 25.3 +1,370

Renting - Not stated 364 0.9 0.9 382 1.0 1.2 -18

Other tenure type 389 0.9 1.1 264 0.7 1.2 +125

Not stated 2,998 7.2 6.9 2,742 7.2 8.1 +256

Total households 41,803 100.0 100.0 38,266 100.0 100.0 +3,537

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Housing tenure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 73 of 82 Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of Rockhampton Region in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a larger proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a larger proportion purchasing their dwelling; and a smaller proportion who were renters. Overall, 31.2% of the population owned their dwelling; 31.3% were purchasing, and 29.4% were renting, compared with 30.0%, 30.1% and 31.9% respectively for Regional QLD. Emerging groups The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in Rockhampton Region between 2006 and 2011 were: Mortgage (+1,632 persons) Renting - Private (+1,370 persons) Renting - Social housing (+162 persons) Other tenure type (+125 persons) The total number of households in Rockhampton Region increased by 3,537 between 2006 and 2011.

Page 74 of 82 Housing loan repayments Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in Rockhampton Region, length of occupancy and the level of equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing stress households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a higher proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are also likely to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere. Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.

Monthly housing loan repayments

Rockhampton Region 2011

Monthly repayment amount Number % Regional QLD Nil repayments 300 2.3 2.7

$1-$149 59 0.5 0.6

$150-$299 131 1.0 1.2

$300-$449 306 2.3 2.5

$450-$599 325 2.5 2.2

$600-$799 660 5.0 4.4

$800-$999 867 6.6 5.7

$1000-$1199 913 7.0 6.6

$1200-$1399 1,158 8.8 7.8

$1400-$1599 1,031 7.9 6.9

$1600-$1799 1,198 9.1 8.2

$1800-$1999 927 7.1 6.2

$2000-$2199 1,293 9.9 9.4

$2200-$2399 569 4.3 4.7

$2400-$2599 342 2.6 3.5

$2600-$2999 913 7.0 8.0

$3000-$3999 934 7.1 8.7

$4000-$4999 246 1.9 2.6

$5000 and over 149 1.1 2.0

Not stated 777 5.9 6.0

Total households with a mortgage 13,098 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 75 of 82 Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in Rockhampton Region compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per month or more), and a larger proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month). Overall, 17.1% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 20.2% were paying low repayments, compared with 21.3% and 19.3% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the household loan repayments of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of $1200-$1399 (8.8% compared to 7.8%) A smaller percentage of $3000-$3999 (7.1% compared to 8.7%) A smaller percentage of $2600-$2999 (7.0% compared to 8.0%)

Page 76 of 82 Housing rental payments Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in Rockhampton Region than mortgage repayments because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling. High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage, or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income households move by necessity for a lower cost of living. Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.

Weekly housing rental payments

Rockhampton Region 2011

Weekly rental amount Number % Regional QLD Nil 518 4.2 4.9

$1 - $74 396 3.2 4.6

$75 - $99 459 3.7 3.1

$100 - $124 544 4.4 3.6

$125 - $149 524 4.3 3.2

$150 - $174 706 5.8 5.0

$175 - $199 599 4.9 4.2

$200 - $224 1,225 10.0 6.9

$225 - $249 731 6.0 4.6

$250 - $274 1,413 11.5 8.3

$275 - $299 980 8.0 5.9

$300 - $324 1,176 9.6 8.8

$325 - $349 606 4.9 4.8

$350 - $374 717 5.8 7.4

$375 - $399 333 2.7 4.5

$400 - $424 347 2.8 5.2

$425 - $449 63 0.5 1.8

$450 - $549 254 2.1 5.7

$550 - $649 73 0.6 1.8

$650 - $749 28 0.2 0.8

$750 - $849 14 0.1 0.4

$850 - $949 4 0.0 0.2

$950+ 43 0.4 0.7

Rent Not stated 522 4.3 4.0

Total households renting 12,275 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 77 of 82 Weekly housing rental payments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in Rockhampton Region compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more), and a larger proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week). Overall, 6.7% of households were paying high rental payments, and 19.9% were paying low payments, compared with 16.4% and 19.3% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the housing rental payments of Rockhampton Region and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of $250 - $274 (11.5% compared to 8.3%) A larger percentage of $200 - $224 (10.0% compared to 6.9%) A larger percentage of $225 - $249 (6.0% compared to 4.6%) A larger percentage of $125 - $149 (4.3% compared to 3.2%)

Page 78 of 82 SEIFA - disadvantage Rockhampton Region SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of disadvantage. The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment, high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced. A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher level of disadvantage.

SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas

Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Queensland

Local Government Area 2011 index Weipa (T) 1,064.5

Brisbane (C) 1,047.7

Isaac (R) 1,047.1

Central Highlands (R) 1,033.2

Redland (C) 1,029.4

McKinlay (S) 1,022.5

Mackay (R) 1,018.2

Gladstone (R) 1,015.5

Gold Coast (C) 1,014.2

Townsville (C) 1,010.6

Bulloo (S) 1,008.3

Sunshine Coast (R) 1,007.3

Moreton Bay (R) 1,004.1

Maranoa (R) 1,001.5

Longreach (R) 998.4

Banana (S) 996.6

Mount Isa (C) 994.9

Toowoomba (R) 992.9

Barcaldine (R) 991.7

Scenic Rim (R) 989.2

Richmond (S) 983.0

Whitsunday (R) 982.1

Cairns (R) 981.0

Rockhampton 979.2

Western Downs (R) 978.3

Goondiwindi (R) 978.0

Logan (C) 970.9

Hinchinbrook (S) 970.0

Burdekin (S) 968.7

Ipswich (C) 966.3

Page 79 of 82 Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Queensland

Local Government Area 2011 index Etheridge (S) 962.8

Murweh (S) 961.4

Blackall Tambo (R) 960.6

Balonne (S) 958.7

Flinders (S) 955.1

Barcoo (S) 952.9

Quilpie (S) 949.4

Lockyer Valley (R) 947.9

Charters Towers (R) 947.6

Croydon (S) 946.5

Tablelands (R) 944.6

Winton (S) 944.4

Southern Downs (R) 944.4

Cassowary Coast (R) 944.2

Cloncurry (S) 943.3

Somerset (R) 941.9

Burke (S) 932.0

Diamantina (S) 930.7

Bundaberg (R) 930.0

Gympie (R) 928.7

North Burnett (R) 927.8

South Burnett (R) 923.9

Fraser Coast (R) 916.8

Paroo (S) 904.7

Cook (S) 901.9

Torres (S) 899.1

Boulia (S) 889.9

Carpentaria (S) 869.4

Northern Peninsula Area (R) 704.9

Mapoon (S) 699.3

Torres Strait Island (R) 662.5

Lockhart River (S) 658.4

Wujal Wujal (S) 655.4

Hope Vale (S) 620.6

Pormpuraaw (S) 618.9

Mornington (S) 603.9

Palm Island (S) 592.7

Kowanyama (S) 584.8

Doomadgee (S) 549.6

Napranum (S) 535.2

Woorabinda (S) 509.9

Aurukun (S) 483.5

Cherbourg (S) 451.5

Yarrabah (S) 440.7 Page 80 of 82 Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Queensland

Local Government Area 2011 index

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 81 of 82 About the community profile Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. Rockhampton Region Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the Regional Council and its suburbs based on results from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated with population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual Estimated Resident Population (ERP). Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography Notes section. Results for Rockhampton Region include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income, qualifications, occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family structure, household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings people live in. The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to answer three important questions: 1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here? 2. How are they changing? 3. How do they compare to other areas? This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it changes. You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data, analysed and presented by population experts and funded by Rockhampton Region.

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