Pine Point

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up a third of the population. Only 9.1% of residents are children under 15, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17% were born overseas, a figure higher than in similar small areas. English and Irish heritage are the most common after Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 47.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.8% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39% completing Year 12. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $866 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 44.3% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high, with 37% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are generally small, with 2.1 people per household. Most are couples without children, and 27.5% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 55% of houses owned outright, far above the state average. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and renting is very rare at only 7.5%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning a motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. It is a long trip to the city, taking about 112 minutes by car.

About 29.3% of people moved house in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas but well below the national figure.

Nearly half of those working are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is very high at 82.1%, the unemployment rate is also well above the national average at 12.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only parks are easily accessible on foot.