Pinnacle

Pinnacle is an older community where the typical resident is 48, making it far older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.6% born here. Only 4.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another tongue. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 66.8% of residents identify as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are well below the national average at $1,142 a week. However, 12.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is slightly above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Conversely, mental health conditions are reported by only 4.7%, well below the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 24.9% of people volunteering and 15.3% providing unpaid care, both figures far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 15.

Single living is common, with 31.3% of people living alone, well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in other areas.

Every single home in Pinnacle is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 43.4% of homes owned outright, and rent is well below the national average at $250 a week.

Cars are essential for most, though 17.1% of people work from home. While there are no public transport stops, 3.8% of people still commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 67.6%. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as education and mining.

Pinnacle is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.