Pittsworth

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure. While children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, the number of seniors has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 26.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Australian, English, German, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.2% of people, and those using another language at home make up 4.4% of the community. This is far below the national figure, although it has risen slightly since 2011.

Christianity is the most common religion at 67.7%, while 23.1% of residents report having no religion. This figure is far below both the Queensland and national averages.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a rise in the number of people completing Year 12 since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,277, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, though this has risen since 2011.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, at 10.2%. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average, with arthritis being the most reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18.9% of people pitching in. This is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Families with children make up 52.3% of households, and there are more people per home than in most areas. At the same time, the number of people living alone has risen to 28.5%.

Detached houses are very common, making up 91% of all homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $280, and 36.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 71% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport. Only 3.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national average.

Movement into the area is high, with 38.5% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 13.6%.

Agriculture, health, and retail are the main industries for local workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little lower than the national figure.

The town is quite walkable for basic needs, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.