Piturie

Piturie is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 24 and a huge proportion of children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 43.9% of the population, which is far above the Queensland average of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Irish. Only 8.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Language diversity is high, as 26.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the strong First Nations presence in the area.

About 43.9% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the Queensland figure. The remaining population is mostly Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is a little above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. This is much lower than the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 36.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is among the highest for similar areas.

First Nations people are central to this community, and 36% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is very young, with a typical age of just 11.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per home. There is a very high rate of one-parent families at 35.9%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Crowding is common, with a typical 1.4 people per bedroom, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $47.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 23.8% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is quite mobile, with 66.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The community is active, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, and no one is currently unemployed. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Piturie is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.