Litchfield

Litchfield is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 54. There are no children under 15 living here, and de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.3% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home in Litchfield, making it far less linguistically diverse than Victoria and the rest of Australia.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the residents completed Year 12, though this is still well below the national figure.

Typical weekly family incomes are well below those in Victoria and Australia, at $1,458. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are a little more common than the national average at 30.6%, no residents report needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Litchfield has an exceptionally high rate of volunteering at 52.9%, which is far above the state and national figures. However, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though the number of people per home is a little below the national figure at 2.1.

Rents are among the lowest in the region at just $110 a week, and there is plenty of space, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 25.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 14.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Litchfield is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.