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Pittsworth
59 km²
Most people in Pittsworth get around by car to access a town where a large number of residents are now seniors. This community of 3,300 people is noticeably older than the national average, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. It is a place where traditional values remain strong, seen in the high proportion of people who identify as Christian and the very low number of people who claim no religion. The area feels established and family-focused, with many large detached homes and a significant number of children under 15.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 88.7% of the town, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is much more common here than in similar areas, with 68.1% identifying as Christian and only 22.3% reporting no religion.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,290 a week and only 11.7% of households earning $3,000 or more.
A higher number of people live with long-term health conditions here than in most areas, and 9.3% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
Volunteering is common, with 19.2% of residents giving their time, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is larger than in 91% of similar areas, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, though couples with children still make up over half of all households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.7% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 83% have three or more bedrooms.
Car dependence is high, with 69.7% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, though 37.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry at 15.7%, while the unemployment rate of 3.5% is a little below the national average.
While there is no public transport, the town center is very accessible, with over 77% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries.