Lillicur

Lillicur is a community of seniors, with a typical age of 58 and far fewer children than the state average. About 40% of residents are aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.6% of the population were born overseas, far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 41.2% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just over a quarter of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.5% have a mental health condition. Both figures are far above the national average.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas. Around 17.1% of residents are volunteers, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

Single-person households are more common than usual at 30.8%. One-parent families are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 73.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community currently rents their home.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area and no one works from home. The drive to the city takes about 138 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score of 0.2 is far below the Victorian average.