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Pimpimbudgee

86 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Pimpimbudgee, where the typical resident is 52. This sparsely populated area is a rural community where 36.1% of people are seniors. It is a place of stability and high home ownership, though incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The community is predominantly English-speaking and consists almost entirely of detached houses.

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The area is far older than the Queensland and national averages, with a high proportion of seniors and far fewer children than usual. There is a significant First Nations presence, with 8.2% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

This is a community with very little overseas migration, as no residents were born outside Australia. Those with listed ancestry most commonly identify as English, Australian, or German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 67.2% of residents, while the share of people with no religion is far lower than the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree and a lower rate of Year 12 completion compared to the state.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $899, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

A high 41.0% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average, although no one currently requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 26.4% of people giving their time, far above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Pimpimbudgee are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18, and their personal income is well below the national figure.

Households are slightly smaller than usual, and the community has a lower rate of one-parent families compared to Queensland.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.8% of homes owned outright, and every single residence is a separate detached house.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 21.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a workforce heavily involved in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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