Piney Range

The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. Children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with 100% of residents speaking it. This means there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the primary faith here at 81.0%. Only 12.7% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, at 61.2%, which is a little above the national average. About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualified in engineering.

Typical personal income is $850 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical household income is $1,687, slightly lower than the New South Wales average of $1,829.

Residents are in very good health, with 76.2% reporting no long-term health conditions. This is much lower than most areas, and no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 27.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework, at 29.6%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. While one-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 17.3%, very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 89.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. Public transport is non-existent, which helps explain why 33.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.