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Lilyvale
6 km²
A high unemployment rate of 18.2% marks the small community of Lilyvale, where joblessness is far above the national figure. The area is sparsely populated, with only 45 residents, and is largely car-dependent due to its remote setting. It is a place of contrasts, featuring a typical resident age of 51—far older than the state average—yet it also has a higher-than-usual proportion of children. Many households are families, and there is a significant First Nations presence that helps define the community's character.
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The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. However, 20% of the population are children under 15, a rate higher than most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home here, with 0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Christianity is the most common faith at 75.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 20%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are generally lower than average, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical family weekly income is $2,125, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $687, a little below the national figure.
Health challenges are common here, as 37.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
A huge 50% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than most areas.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $833, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per household. Half of the homes are couples without children, and 45.2% are couples with children.
Typical weekly rent is $415, which is a little above the national figure. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are lower than most areas.
The area is very remote, with a 95-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
About 35.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, a rate that is higher than most areas but well below the national figure.
About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, but the unemployment rate is 18.2%, which is far above the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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