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Pimlico

26 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Pimlico, where 7.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the national figure. This small community of 358 people is characterized by large, detached family homes and a high proportion of outright home ownership. It is a quiet, car-dependent area with a typical resident aged 41. The community's character is marked by a distinct lack of religious affiliation and a high rate of de facto relationships.

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The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas. It is also common to find people in de facto relationships here, at 15.8%, which is well above the national figure.

Pimlico is very traditional in its roots, with 89.4% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the main language for 91.9% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the community, 49.7%, reports having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $695, which is a little below the national figure. Family incomes are also well below the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of people. Additionally, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with more people caring for children or doing housework than in most areas. The community also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than the state average.

First Nations residents are a significant part of the community, and 23.1% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. Their personal and household incomes are also well above the national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high rate of one-parent families, at 21.6%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.3% of homes being detached. A high 47.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.3% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle.

About 35.6% of people have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is mainly employed in construction, health care, and agriculture. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Pimlico is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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