Pine Valley

This is a community of contrasts, with children under 15 making up 23.3% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are far above the national figure at 36.7%. First Nations people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of residents. While 10% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About 63.3% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.7%, a figure far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and the most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is far above the national figure at $3,083 a week. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.

Family and home duties are a priority, with a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid (34.6%) and doing significant housework compared to the rest of the country.

There are five First Nations people living here. The typical age for this group is 61, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes in Pine Valley are larger than most, with an average of 3.3 people per home. About 47.6% of households are couples without children.

Rent and mortgage costs are lower than the state average, with typical weekly rent at $280 and monthly loan payments at $1,667. There is slightly more than one person per bedroom on average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents to rely entirely on other means of travel.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 32.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Only 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While 73.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there are no schools, parks or health services within a similar distance.