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Lorquon
13 km²
Sparsely populated and very quiet, Lorquon is a small rural area in Victoria. It is a place of extremes, where a tiny population of just 8 people lives with typical incomes far above the national figure. The community is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 70. This high-income, elderly character creates a very still environment with almost no local services or public transport.
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The population is very small and far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 70 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 88%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 88%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 88%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km, which is a more common situation than in about 59% of similar areas.
Typical incomes are far above the national figure; the usual family earns $6,000 a week, and a typical person earns $2,500.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 50%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, a figure that is smaller than in about 60% of similar areas.
Homes tend to be a little smaller than the national figure, with typically 2.3 people per home.
The number of people per bedroom is 0.90, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most areas.
There are no public transport routes or stops, leaving the area far below the Victorian average for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services, groceries, and schools, though 44.4% are within a 15-minute walk of a park.
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