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Grantville - Pioneer Bay
3 km²
Typical household incomes in Grantville - Pioneer Bay are far below the national figure, reflecting a community where many residents have lower earnings. The area has become significantly older since 2011, with the typical resident now 51 and a high proportion of seniors. This shift is mirrored in the housing, where many people live alone in detached houses. It is a changing place where over half the population has moved in within the last five years.
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The community is far older than the state average, with 26.4% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 51. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, a figure that has fallen sharply since 2011.
While 75.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.1% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.1% of people at home. Only 3.1% use another language, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (54.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 26 points since 2011.
The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (9.3%) and fewer people who completed Year 12 (33.9%) compared to both the state and the nation.
Weekly family incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,397. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, appearing in 15.1% of the population.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 13.8% of people providing such support. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now much lower than in most similar areas.
Living alone is very common, with 39.6% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. This contributes to a low average of just 2.0 people per home.
Most residents live in separate houses (90.8%), and 40.6% own their home outright, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $300, though this is well below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is more common than in most similar areas, at 11.7%.
The area has a very high turnover of residents, with 50.9% having moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.9%) compared to the state average. Those who are employed are often in construction, health care, or manufacturing.
While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk. The overall walkability score is lower than the state average.