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Pimba

3 km²

A lack of shops, parks, and public transport makes Pimba a completely car-dependent settlement. With a tiny population of just 25 people, the area is sparsely populated and skewed heavily toward older residents. The typical person here is 52, making the community far older than the national average. It is a quiet, adult-centric place with no children under 15 living in the area.

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The population is significantly older than most, with 32% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest for its level at 40%, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Many of these residents were born in New Zealand, while English is the most common ancestry at 60%.

English is the main language for 76% of people, and while 12% use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the population—52%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is $866, which is a little above the South Australian figure. However, family incomes are much lower than most areas, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health struggles are common here; 36% of people have a long-term condition and 12% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is high at 29.2%, well above the national figure, though there is no unpaid care for children or other people provided in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the First Nations median age is recorded as 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are small, with only 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Rental costs are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly rent of just $70, far below the national figure of $375.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, which is far below the state average.

About 29.2% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the South Australian figure of 36.9%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.8%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

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

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