Lillico

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the Tasmanian and national figures. While the typical age is 52, there are no residents aged 65 or over.

The community is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Ancestry is split equally between Australian, English, and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language used at home, which is well below the state figure and far below the national average of 22.3% for other languages.

About 45.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family income is $1,458, which is a little below the state average. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 45.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 20.8% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high, as 42.9% of residents provide unpaid care, which is far above the state average.

First Nations households in the area earn $3,750, which is far above the state and national averages. The typical First Nations resident is 31, noticeably older than the national figure.

One-parent families make up 23.8% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $160, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is highly isolated with no public transport stops and a very long drive time to the city.

About 33.3% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 76.2%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Lillico is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.