Rockville (Qld)

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Rockville's citizenry is projected to be close to 3,245 as of May 2026, calculated from regional demographic updates published by the ABS and recent address validations conducted by Districts. This represents a rise of 41 residents (1.3%) compared to the 3,204 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an estimated local population of 3,245, which Districts derived from the ABS demographic release of June 2025 alongside 9 validated new addresses registered after the census date. This population level translates to a density of 1,672 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national localities monitored by Districts. interstate migration was the key contributor to this growth, accounting for approximately 46.0% of all population additions recently, though overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive inputs.

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Rockville features a diverse workforce containing a mix of office-based and manual workers, with strong representation in essential service fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.4% derived from Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,348 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate standing 4.5% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, suggesting room for labor market progress, while participation in the workforce is notably low at 55.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor 5.4% of employed residents worked from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.

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Aggregated ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that Rockville has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $42,759, while the average income is $52,540, comparing to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $47,616 for the median and $58,509 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Rockville sit between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show 31.0% of residents (1,005 people) earning in the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the metropolitan area sees the - bracket lead at . Housing cost pressures are substantial, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the last census, residential structures in Rockville consisted of 81.1% detached houses and 18.9% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and flats, compared to Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% detached houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Rockville lagged the regional benchmark at 28.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (30.0%) or tenants (41.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,250, and the median weekly rent was $280, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Compared nationally, Rockville's monthly mortgage payments are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 62.7% of all households, consisting of 19.7% couples with offspring, 24.8% childless couples, and 16.1% single parents. The remaining 37.3% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 32.9% and group living situations representing 4.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals sits below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The local area exhibits low tertiary education rates, with 11.7% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national rate of 30.4%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational strategies. Of those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduates at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 40.0% of citizens aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 31.7%.

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Public transit features 17 active stops within Rockville, utilizing a mix of buses. These facilities are served by 1 routes, providing a combined 117 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents generally living within 229 meters of their closest stop. Most workers travel out of the suburb, and private cars remain the dominant transport method at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which lags the regional standard. A relatively low 5.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Significant health issues are visible in Rockville, as shown by Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which impact both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 48% of the population (~1,558 residents). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Rockville shows below-average cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.1% of the population, 87.8% born locally in Australia, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 55.4% of residents. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which represents 4.3% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of Rockville residents is 38 years, sitting slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 41 and matching the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 cohort has a strong relative presence at 16.2% compared to Regional Qld, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 7.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 group grew from 13.5% to 16.2%, and the 85+ bracket rose from 3.3% to 4.5%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.7% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from to . Population forecasts for point to shifts, with the + cohort projected to expand by ( people) to reach from . Combined cohorts aged + will generate of the overall population growth, underscoring the aging profile, while the to and to groups are expected to decline.

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Rockville currently has an estimated 214 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 114 children aged 0-2 and 76 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 226 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 254. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 11.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.