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Lucyvale
166 km²
A high proportion of children makes Lucyvale a family-focused community, with 28% of the 25 residents aged under 15. This is well above the national figure and helps explain why homes here are larger than usual. While the typical resident is far older than the national average at 46, the area is sparsely populated and feels remote. It is a place where traditional family structures and high levels of volunteering are common.
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Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the average Australian community.
People born overseas make up 24% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 64%.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
The community is strongly religious, with 92% identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages.
About 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national figure.
Typical weekly personal income is just $387, among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure. However, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.
Health challenges are common here, with 52% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 20% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 52.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a high rate of people doing unpaid housework and childcare.
The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the main count.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 80% of families are couples with children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $780, which is far below the state and national figures. There is also a higher number of people per bedroom than in most areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available.
Only 47.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.
Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though some residents live near a park.
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