Lilli Pilli

The population is far older than the national figure, with 37.4% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.4%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.2% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.6%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 45.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below those in New South Wales and Australia, sitting at $1,355. This is consistent with the high proportion of older residents who may be retired.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17%.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 24.2% of people volunteering and 16.5% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2% of the population. First Nations personal income is $687, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically small, with 2.3 people per dwelling, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 57.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Every single home has a motor vehicle, and 67.5% of workers commute by car. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to get to work.

About 36.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though this is still below the state average.

Working life is less common here, with only 45.6% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national average of 61.1%. Health and education are the most common industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.5. While many homes are near public transport, there is no access to shops or health services within a 15-minute walk.