Lillian Rock

The community is far older than the national average, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 23.1% of the population, though this is well below the New South Wales figure. English is the most common ancestry at 38.9%.

English is spoken by 79.1% of residents. While 11.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A very large majority of residents have no religion, at 68.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 24.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Half of the population has completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Incomes here are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $860 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.9%, about the same as the state and nation.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. A high number of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

People living alone make up 28.0% of households, which is well above the state average. Couples with children represent the largest group at 49.3%.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $245 is well below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one vehicle. Despite this, 6.8% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the state and national figures.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is well above the national figure. Only 43.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.