Lillimur

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than Victoria. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 47.3%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, often in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state figure. While typical incomes are steady, a much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more a week compared to most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.1%. Long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.

Community spirit is strong, as 26.6% of people volunteer—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There were no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area for the 2021 census.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state, and one-parent families are well below the national average.

Every single home in Lillimur is a separate house. A huge 80.6% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential here, and no home is without a motor vehicle. This is reflected in the fact that 39% of workers drive to work, though 33.9% work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 18.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The area is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 64.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Lillimur is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.