Lillico

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. It has a higher proportion of seniors (23.4%) and children under 15 (20.2%) than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.3%), and English is the most common ancestry at 58.5%. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 94.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

About 60% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.1%.

Qualifications are varied, with a higher than usual 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the state average, though over half the population completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $2,125 per week, which is a little above the national figure. While most households earn between $650 and $2,999, about 15% earn $3,000 or more.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.7%, which is about the same as the national average.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 21.6% of people providing it—among the highest at this level. Volunteers also make up 20.3% of the population, well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar locations.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 60.5% of households are couples with children.

Every home in Lillico is a separate house, and 76.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is non-existent here, as 0.0% of households rent.

The area is highly car-reliant, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is unavailable, which helps explain why 29.6% of workers choose to work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here (75.7%), though the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 8.9%. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or transport.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.