Pin Gin Hill

The population is far older than the national figure, and over a quarter of residents are seniors aged 65 or over. There are fewer children here than in most areas, though the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the national average at 5.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly claim English, Australian, or Italian ancestry. Far fewer people were born overseas here compared to the state and national figures.

English is the primary language used at home for nearly 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 66% of the population. This is consistent with a much lower percentage of people reporting no religion compared to most other areas.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Those with qualifications are often trained in engineering or management.

Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is a little above the Queensland figure. This is reflected in the 12.8% of people who earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, with 8.9% requiring support. Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than the national average.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state. While volunteering is a little above the state average, it is lower than in many similar areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 9 years. Personal income for First Nations people is well above the national figure at $725.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. There are very few people living alone and a much lower rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 8.3% of households.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state or national figures. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 31.7% of the workforce. The area has a very strong job market with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Pin Gin Hill is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is steeper than the state average, further limiting walkability.