The size of Pioneer is approximately 86.2 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 80.6% of total area. The population of Pioneer in 2011 was 137 people. By 2016 the population was 80 showing a population decline of 41.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Pioneer is 40-49 years. Households in Pioneer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $450 - $599 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Pioneer work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2011, 83.3% of the homes in Pioneer were owner-occupied compared with 80.5% in 2016.