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Pingelly
1,295 km²
A slow pace of life defines Pingelly, where most residents live in detached houses and a high proportion of the community is retired. This is a far older population than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52 and a significant number of seniors. The town has seen its population shrink by 11% since 2011, resulting in a quiet atmosphere where many people live alone. It is a place where traditional agriculture remains a primary industry and community volunteering is very common.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 28.4% of people aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 10.0% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas rose to 16.4% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of the population. Use of other languages at home rose slightly to 4.5%, though this is still far below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, which rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 46.3%. This is well above the national average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.0% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.6% of the population, far below the state average.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household earning $996, which is far below the national figure. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.0% of people having a long-term health condition. About 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high, with 30.7% of the community pitching in, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.
First Nations residents have a typical age of 32 and an unemployment rate of 25.9%, which is far above the national figure. About 13.5% speak a First Nations language.
Living arrangements are often small, with 35.0% of people living alone. This has contributed to a lower number of people per home compared to most areas.
Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 46.1% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $200, much lower than most areas.
Driving is the primary way to get around, and the trip to the city takes about 112 minutes. Around 16.4% of people work from home, a higher rate than most areas.
The population is very stable, with only 28.6% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest count.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.3% of the workforce. The rate of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.
The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, with a low overall advantage score of 900. There are 164 businesses operating in the region.
The climate is relatively dry, with average annual rainfall of 379mm. Minimum temperatures are lower than the state average.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many residents living within a short walk of health services and groceries. However, very few homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.