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Pirie East
88 km²
An older population makes up the small community of Pirie East, where the typical resident is 50. With only 37 people, it is a sparsely populated area where most live in couples with children. The community is distinguished by a high rate of volunteering and strong full-time employment. While typical weekly incomes are well above the state and national figures, the area is almost entirely dependent on cars for daily needs.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 50. Children under 15 make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. While 13.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, and no one speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.
Most residents identify as Christian, at 67.6%. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is a little above the national figure and well above the state average of $1,455.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.2% of people. However, 0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very high here, with 41.7% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. In contrast, no one in the area provides unpaid care.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Most homes are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. This is far below the national figure of 14.1%.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,972, which is well above the state average of $1,500. Typical weekly rent is $341, slightly higher than the state figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 75% of people driving to work and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops in the area.
The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 75% of people employed full-time, which is far above the national figure of 58.9%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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