Pinks Beach

Pinks Beach is an ageing community where the typical age is 65, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and seniors make up 51.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 98.9% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state figure of 17.8%.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 44.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $911 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, at just 7.1%.

Health challenges are common here, as 58.6% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors, with 9.2% needing help with daily activities.

This is a supportive community where 30.5% of people volunteer, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also very high, with 26.8% of residents providing such support.

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

Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per home. Most households are couples without children, making up 73.3% of the community.

Every home in Pinks Beach is a separate house. Half of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.3% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 39% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. For those employed, the most common industry is agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score. While 71.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within that distance.