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Leslie Manor

199 km²

Much higher rates of volunteering and unpaid care set Leslie Manor apart from the rest of the state. This tiny community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36 and far fewer seniors than the national figure. It is a highly educated area where many residents work in agriculture or professional roles, often from home. The community is primarily made up of families and people living alone in large, detached houses.

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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Seniors make up only 12.1% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in this area. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 42.4% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, as 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most of these qualifications are in health, agriculture, and society.

Typical personal income is $916 per week, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, affecting 33.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though no one needs help with daily activities.

Community participation is very high, with 42.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework are also much more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The small First Nations population is far older and earns much lower incomes than the state average.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. While 67.8% of families are couples with children, a high 44.4% of people live alone.

Every home here is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common than the national average at 40.7%, but weekly rents are much lower at $150.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle. Many residents work from home (38.5%), which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 37.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 83% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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