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Lyalls Mill
39 km²
Deep in the rural landscape of the Collie region, Lyalls Mill is a sparsely populated area of just 17 people. It is a community of older residents, with a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national figure. This remote setting is defined by its isolation and a reliance on cars to reach basic services. While some families see very high weekly incomes, the area is largely non-residential and lacks local shops or schools.
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The population is very small and notably older than the rest of the state, with the typical resident being 48 years old.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 82%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 53%, ahead of No religion (53%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar places.
Income levels vary wildly; while typical family weekly pay is far above the national figure at $4,749, typical personal and household weekly incomes are far below state and national levels.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 29%, ahead of Arthritis (18%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.
The area has a very low density of 0.60 people per bedroom, though typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national figure at $2,584.
Residents face a very long drive to the city, taking about 170 minutes, and there are no public transport stops or routes available.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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