Pindimar

Pindimar is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 60 and a very small population of children under 15, at only 7.8%. About 5.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.2% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language (2.0%), and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 60.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.8%, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average but well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 29.6% of people completing Year 12. About 16% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,067 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 8.1% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Community participation is high, with 18.5% of people volunteering and 18.2% providing unpaid care. There is also a strong history of service, with 5.9% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and their typical personal income of $687 is well above the Australian average.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per house, and 56.4% of families are couples without children. About 27.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 94.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, as 58.7% of residents own their home outright, far above the national figure.

Pindimar is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 25.5% of workers operate from home.

About 33.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (47.0%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area has a walkability score of 0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.