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Barlil
13 km²
Few amenities and a car-dependent layout define the rural setting of Barlil. This small community is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 49 and over a quarter of the population being seniors. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born population where very few people have moved in the last five years. The area is primarily made up of families and couples, with very few children under 15 compared to national figures.
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Barlil is far older than the state and national average, with 28.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 8.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian (41.3%) or German (39.1%).
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.
Over half the population (56.5%) identifies as Christian, while 37.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical family weekly income is a little above the national figure at $2,374, though typical personal weekly income is slightly lower at $674.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Caring for children is more common here than in most areas, but volunteering rates are much lower than the state average at 12.5%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Families with children are common, making up 69.0% of households, while there are no one-parent families in the community.
Home loan payments are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical monthly payment of $614, which is far below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
Barlil is a very stable community, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.
Only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any home.
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