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Larras Lee

113 km²

Weekly family incomes in Larras Lee are well above the national figure, reflecting a prosperous and highly educated rural community. This small settlement of 57 people is distinctive for its mix of ages, with a very high proportion of both children and seniors. Many residents work from home or in management and agriculture, which ever since 2011 has supported a comfortable lifestyle with typical incomes much higher than in most similar areas. It is a stable, car-dependent place where most people were born in Australia.

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The population has a unique age split, with children under 15 making up 29.8% and seniors accounting for 28.1%, both far above the national figures. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with noted ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national levels for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the main faith for 70.2% of the population, while those with no religion make up 22.8%, a figure far below the national average.

Larras Lee is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold degrees in management, commerce, or agriculture.

The typical weekly family income is $2,874, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. Typical personal and household incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 7.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 44.7% of people volunteering—far above the state average. A large number of residents also provide unpaid care for children or other people.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children.

Housing is very affordable compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of $133, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 46.2% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, as only 17.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong with 0.0% unemployment and a high rate of full-time work. Over 60% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Larras Lee is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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