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Pinnaroo
4 km²
Tucked away in the Southern Mallee, Pinnaroo is a small rural hub of 575 people. It is a community that has aged significantly over the last decade, with a much higher proportion of seniors than the state average. This shift is reflected in the home lives of residents, as many more people now live alone. While the population is small, it is active and welcoming, with a very high number of volunteers compared to the rest of the country.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 46. Seniors make up 25.7% of the population, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011, while children under 15 have fallen to 12.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the South Australian average.
English is the main language, but 9.0% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This has risen by 5.4 points since 2011.
About 44.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average and has risen 14 points since 2011.
Qualifications are generally lower than the national figure, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 39.1% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,174, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare here, with only 6.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common than the national average, and 7.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.
Residents are very active in their community, with 31.1% volunteering—a rate far above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children or others compared to the state average.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with 42.8% of people now living alone. This is far above the national average and helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.9 people.
Most people live in separate houses, and 42.0% own their home outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $164, which is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential for the 66.0% of people who drive to work, as 0.0% of the population uses public transport to commute.
The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas rising 35 points since 2011 to reach 34.9%.
The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 36.2% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is high at 63.5%, well above the national figure.
The town is very walkable, with nearly 89% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. Most residents also live within a short walk of a park or school.