Pioneer Bay

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.1% were born overseas, a figure that is well below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 91.5% of people using it exclusively. Only 3.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 57.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $961 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 15.6%.

A little above the national average, 28.3% of people provide unpaid care for children. However, only 11.7% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most similar areas.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements vary widely, with 41.7% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%—while one-parent families are well above the national average at 22.1%.

Every home in Pioneer Bay is a separate house. While 68% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,170 is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is highly car-reliant, with 78.8% of workers commuting by car. Only 9.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is lower than usual, with 54.0% of adults working or looking for work, well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or manufacturing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While everyone lives within a short walk of a park and public transport, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.