Pittsworth

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages, while children under 15 are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here. Only 6.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.6% of people. Very few residents use another language at home (2.8%), and the proportion who speak little or no English is much lower than in most areas.

Christianity remains the primary faith for 66.3% of residents. While the number of people with no religion has risen by 12 points since 2011, it still sits far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 9.3 points since 2011 to reach 41%.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,406. While most residents earn less than the national average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 8.1 points since 2011.

A higher number of people here need help with daily activities (6.6%) compared to the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent reports.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell from 24.7% in 2011 to 19.1% in 2021. Unpaid housework is also slightly more common than the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. This group has an unemployment rate of 8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes here tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 55.7%.

The area is dominated by detached houses (94.8%) and large homes, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, at a typical $270 per week, and 37.3% of homes are owned outright.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 0.3% of people commute using public transport, and 65.9% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average of 5.1%.

The area is moderately advantaged in terms of money and resources, though it ranks lower for education and job skills compared to similar areas.

Pittsworth sees more rain than the Queensland average, with 657mm annually. Its average maximum temperature is 26.2 degrees, which is well below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 38.5% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.