Pine Lodge

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 25.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. There is also a high rate of people in de facto relationships at 19.0%, far exceeding the typical area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state average, with only 10.5% born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. The number of people using another language at home is just 4.1%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 41.6%, while 37.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.

About 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas, though well below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly personal income is $956, which is a little above the national figure. A significant 16.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate well above the state and national averages.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 21.7% reporting a long-term health condition and 1.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well below national figures.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteers also make up 19.4% of the community, which is well above the state average.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 9 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, which helps explain why 65.7% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is high at 41.1%, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is common, accounting for 27.0% of the workforce.

The community is relatively stable, as only 25.5% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a much higher rate of adults working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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