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Pinnacles
153 km²
A remarkably young population defines Pinnacles, where the typical resident is just 29 years old. This small community is largely made up of families, with children under 15 making up 36.1% of the population, far above the national figure. Most residents are Australian-born and speak only English. It is a place where many people are in de facto relationships and work full-time in trades, construction, or agriculture.
Household incomes here are high, yet Pinnacles's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The area is far younger than the state and national average, with a very small proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 3.6%. About 25% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the national figure at 8.4%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the state and national levels for linguistic diversity.
About 43.4% of people report no religion, which is a little above the Queensland figure and well above the national average.
Qualifications are primarily trade-based, with 52.6% holding a Certificate III or IV. No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $924, which is a little above the national figure. Household income is also a little above the national average at $1,958 per week.
The community is in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (13.3%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. No residents require help with daily activities.
Consistent with the high number of children, 40.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national figure. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 6.6%.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Rent is far below the national figure at $176 weekly, but typical home-loan payments are well above the national average at $2,500 per month.
The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.
About 28.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very high, with 81% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most jobs are in construction and agriculture.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.
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