# Petford

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Mareeba › 4871, QLD

Area: 699 km²

Weekly personal incomes are far below the national figure in Petford, where the typical resident earns just $374. This sparsely populated area is very old, with half of its 22 residents aged 65 or over and no children under 15. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the Mareeba region where many people identify as First Nations and a high proportion of households report having no religion. The community is largely car-dependent with very few people currently working or looking for work.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 66 and half the population being seniors. There are no children under 15 living here, and First Nations people make up 13.6% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 22 | — |
| Median age | 66 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 13.6% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 50.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 50.0%, Seniors (65+) 50.0%

**Marital status** — Married 36.4%, Divorced 36.4%, Widowed 22.7%, Separated 18.2%, Never married 13.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Residents are almost entirely born in Australia, with no overseas births recorded. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 86.4%

**Ancestry** — Australian 59.1%, English 45.5%, Irish 18.2%, Scottish 18.2%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, and the proportion of people using other languages is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 95.5%

## Religion

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 68.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 68.2% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 68.2%, Christianity 40.9%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 13% completing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 13.0% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 47.8%, Year 9 or below 21.7%, Year 12 13.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 33.3%

## Income

Incomes are very low; the typical weekly household income is $700, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $374 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $700 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $849 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 46.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 95.5%, $650–$1,499 13.6%

## Health & Disability

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of residents. Heart disease and arthritis are the most frequent conditions reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Heart disease 18.2%, Arthritis 13.6%, Diabetes 13.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.0%, Three or more 22.7%, Two conditions 18.2%, One condition 13.6%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is non-existent here, though 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.6% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.6% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 0.0% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 13.6% | — |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 55. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 55 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $350 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,375 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are small, with an average of 1.6 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.6 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 75.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.0%, 1 person 20.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, sitting at just $347.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $347 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 40.0%, Other tenure 20.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 86.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 26.7%, 2 bedrooms 20.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.0%, Worked at home 60.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 62.5%, 2 vehicles 37.5%

## Migration & Movement

About 31.8% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 31.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 31.8% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 60.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 60.0%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32302/petford