Pekina

The area has a significant First Nations presence, with 8.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state figure. While children are common, there are no people in de facto relationships, and 66.7% of residents are married.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian (47.1%), English (31.4%), and Irish (11.4%).

English is the primary language for 80% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 68.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 21.4% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Pekina is quite well-qualified, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with 25% in agriculture and environment.

Incomes vary widely; while the typical household earns $1,124 a week—much lower than the national figure—a striking 17.5% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 32.9% of residents having a long-term condition and 10.0% needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 47.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and providing care than people in most similar areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the community. This group is notably more prosperous than average, with a typical personal income of $1,824, which is far above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 44% of people living alone—a rate far above the national average. There are no one-parent families in the area, and most homes house two or more people.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, as 64% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and 48% having four or more. This contrasts with a high rate of remote work, as 32.4% of people work from home.

Residents are very settled, with only 15.4% moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 64.7%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (47.1%) or education and training (23.5%).

Pekina is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.