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Pine Hill
109 km²
A surprisingly young and prosperous rural outlier, Pine Hill is a small community where the typical resident is just 34. While it has a tiny population of 66 people, it stands out for its high employment rates and strong income levels. Many residents work in agriculture and management, contributing to a typical weekly household income that is well above the state figure. It is a place where traditional farming life blends with a modern trend toward working from home.
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The community is noticeably younger than both the state and national averages, with very few seniors and children. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 13.6% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents. About 9.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the state average.
Over half of the population report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.
Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most similar areas. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.
Typical weekly personal and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas and well above the South Australian figures. Despite this, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
No residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is among the highest for its level and well above the state average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 40% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state figure.
The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have a typical personal income far above the national and state figures.
Most households consist of couples with children. The average of 2.5 people per home is about the same as the national figure.
Housing costs are exceptionally low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments far below the state and national averages.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and every home owning at least one vehicle. A quarter of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a very strong job market with 0% unemployment and a high proportion of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time, primarily in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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