Pioneer

The typical resident is 51, making this area far older than the state and national averages. It is also a community where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas, while children under 15 make up a much smaller share of the population than usual.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 16.5% of the population was born overseas, which is a little above the state average.

English is the main language here, though the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

A majority of residents (54.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and Year 12 completion rates far below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes for households ($489) and individuals ($369) are among the lowest in the country, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 16.5% of people reporting a mental health condition and 11.4% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Volunteerism is high at 24.2%, far above the national figure, and more people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most similar areas.

First Nations residents make up 5.1% of the population, with a typical age of 50, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 44.8% of people live alone and one-parent families are far more common than in the rest of the country.

Every home in Pioneer is a separate house, and 62.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is among the highest at 34.5%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero and no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.