Pioneers Rest

The area is much older than the state and national figures, with 33.3% of residents aged 65 and over. It is also less diverse, as there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. Only 3.8% use another language at home, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Roughly 12.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $780, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, with 7.7% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, and 39.7% of people do over 15 hours of housework weekly, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.9%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. The few recorded First Nations data points show a typical age of 68, which is far older than the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.0 people per home. While 50% are couples without children, there is a high rate of one-parent families at 28.3%, far above the national figure.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 71.4% are owned outright, far above the state figure. Rent is much lower than the national average at $175 per week.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops in the area. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 37.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is lower than the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very high at 18.5%, far above the national figure. Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, and many employed residents work in health or agriculture.

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