Pimpinio

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state. Those with ancestral roots mainly identify as English (46.1%) or Australian (38.2%).

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (55.0%). Those reporting no religion make up 36.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (6.0%) compared to the state. Around 33.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is much lower than the national average.

Typical household weekly income is about $1,803, which is about the same as the state average. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 40.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a well above average rate of 14.7%.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 36.2% of people volunteering, far above the national average. This spirit of service is also seen in the high rates of unpaid care and housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.9% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and over half (52.3%) are owned outright. Typical weekly rent at $175 is much lower than the national figure.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest stop takes 43 minutes, which is much longer than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

The local workforce is mainly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (23.6%) and construction (16.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.