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The Pines
5 km²
A tiny, car-dependent settlement in the Toowoomba region, The Pines is a sparsely populated area with just 41 residents. It is a community of older adults, with a typical resident aged 55 and no children under 15 living here. This age profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and a significant need for health support. Life here is quiet and secluded, with very few people working or looking for work and no local shops or services within walking distance.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 in the area.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 41.5% of people have no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.
Education levels are lower than typical, with only 18.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $364, far below the national figure of $805.
Health needs are very high here; 63.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 31.7% need help with daily activities, both far above the national average.
Community spirit is strong, with 29.3% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with only 1.9 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5.
Mortgage stress is low here, as the typical monthly home-loan payment is just $373, far below the national figure of $1,863.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available.
The community has seen some movement, with 46.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 9.8%, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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