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Pingaring
878 km²
Pingaring is a small, quiet rural settlement with only 60 residents. It is an older community, with a typical resident aged 46 and a high proportion of seniors. The area is deeply connected to the land, as most of the workforce is employed in agriculture. It is a place where people are highly active in their community and live in large, owner-occupied homes.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 80% of the population shares this birthplace. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2% for those born overseas.
English is the primary language for 76.7% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the national average.
About 43.3% of residents report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the state figure and well above the national average.
Qualifications are varied, with 51.1% of residents having completed Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13.5%, which is far below the national average.
Typical household income is $2,050 a week, a little above the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.
Residents report very few health issues, with only 15% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.
Community spirit is high, with 42.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 25% of the population providing such support.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents living here. For the very few who have been recorded, the typical personal income is $725, which is well above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 57.1% of families, while no one-parent families live in the area.
Every single home is a separate house, and 45% are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is highly car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 41.7% of people work from home and others drive to work.
The population is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 66.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 69.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.
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