Pinelands

This is an older community with a typical age of 58, which is far older than the state and national average. About 24.7% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 7.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home here, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

About 75.3% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,042. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, with 48.1% of people having a long-term health condition and 18.5% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most people live in couples, with no one living alone. Households are slightly larger than average, typically containing 2.7 people.

Every home is a separate house, and 62.5% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is rare at 9.4%, and typical monthly loan payments are much lower than most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long drive time of 112 minutes to the city. However, 22.5% of people work from home, which is well above the state figure.

About 30.4% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Only 53.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national average, though there is no unemployment.

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