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Pinjar

122 km²

Pinjar is characterised by a high share of renters, slightly above-average household incomes and a modest population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population74—since 2011Median age45 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1513.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Pinjar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 52%, followed by Children (0–14) (17%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)40.5%
Children (0–14)13.5%
Young adults (25–44)13.5%
Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In Pinjar, the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (17%).

  • Never married46%
  • Married37%
  • Divorced17%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Pinjar, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by New Zealand (15%).

Australia70.3%
New Zealand12.2%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Pinjar, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only86.5%

Religion

People with no religion47.3%

Religious affiliation

In Pinjar, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (43%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.6%

Highest year of school

In Pinjar, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (20%).

Year 1239.6%
Year 1022.6%
Year 1118.9%
Year 9 or below11.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,015—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,036—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,062—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Pinjar, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 75%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%
$650–$1,49911.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.8%People with a mental health condition13.5%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Pinjar, the largest group is Mental health at 42%, followed by Other condition (25%) and Stroke (21%).

Mental health13.5%
Other condition8.1%
Stroke6.8%
Asthma4.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.6%People providing unpaid care21.4%People caring for children unpaid23.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011One-parent families25.0%

Family composition

In Pinjar, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by One-parent families (26%) and Couples without children (12%).

  • Couples with children62%
  • One-parent families26%
  • Couples without children12%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,850—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting55.6%Homes owned outright14.8%Separate (detached) houses96.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Pinjar, the largest group is Rented at 68%, followed by Owned outright (18%) and Other tenure (14%).

  • Rented68%
  • Owned outright18%
  • Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In Pinjar, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Pinjar, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Walked (20%) and Worked at home (13%).

Car (driver)55.6%
Walked16.7%
Worked at home11.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years15.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation60.7%Employed full-time66.7%

Industries people work in

In Pinjar, the largest group is Construction at 50%, followed by Manufacturing (17%) and Transport & warehousing (17%).

Construction25.0%
Manufacturing8.3%
Transport & warehousing8.3%
Education & training8.3%

Occupations people work in

In Pinjar, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 29%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Community & personal service (21%).

Technicians & trades19.4%
Professionals13.9%
Community & personal service13.9%
Sales workers11.1%
Labourers8.3%

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