Pretty Pine

The population is far older than both the state and national figures, though children under 15 make up 20.3% of the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are well below the state and national proportions.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with a population far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. English is the most common ancestry at 61.0%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the proportions seen in New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 59.3%, while those with no religion make up 30.5%, a figure well below the national average.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal income is well below the national figure at $630 a week, though 18.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with 18.6% having a long-term health condition—a figure well below the state and national averages. No one reported a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 24.0% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Many residents provide unpaid care, and 8.2% have served in the Defence Force.

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

Living arrangements vary widely, as 42.9% of people live alone—far above the national figure—while other homes are typically large, with 2.6 people per household.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 57.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. All homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. A high proportion of people work from home at 37.8%.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 67.6% of the workforce. The rate of adults working or looking for work is far above the national average at 74.0%, with no unemployment reported.

The area is strictly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.