Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Pootilla

13 km²

Pootilla stands out for very few renters, with a slightly smaller population than usual.

📍 Pootilla, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population79—since 2011 Median age45 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over25.3%Children under 1511.4%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Pootilla, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%).

Seniors (65+)25.3%

Young adults (25–44)22.8%

Older adults (45–64)22.8%

Children (0–14)11.4%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Pootilla, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (25%) and Widowed (8%).

Married61%
Never married25%
Widowed8%
Divorced6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Pootilla, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia87.3%

Ancestry

In Pootilla, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (14%).

English43.0%

Australian41.8%

Scottish16.5%

Irish10.1%

German6.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Pootilla, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only88.6%

Religion

People with no religion46.8%

Religious affiliation

In Pootilla, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (46%).

No religion54%
Christianity46%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.6%

Highest year of school

In Pootilla, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1233.3%

Year 1028.3%

Year 9 or below13.3%

Year 1110.0%

Highest qualification level

In Pootilla, the largest group is Advanced diploma / diploma at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (34%) and Postgraduate degree (21%).

Advanced diploma / diploma24.4%

Certificate III / IV24.4%

Postgraduate degree14.6%

Bachelor degree7.3%

Field of qualification

In Pootilla, the largest group is Architecture & building at 35%, followed by Society & culture (20%) and Agriculture & environment (15%).

Architecture & building17.1%

Society & culture9.8%

Agriculture & environment7.3%

Health7.3%

Management & commerce7.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$737—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,624—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,250—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.0%

Household income distribution

In Pootilla, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 50%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99917.4%

$4,000 or more13.0%

Personal income distribution

In Pootilla, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65039.4%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99918.2%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.1%People with a mental health condition3.8%People needing help with daily activities10.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Pootilla, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.2%

One condition25.3%

Two conditions7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Pootilla, the largest group is Asthma at 29%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Other condition (18%).

Asthma13.9%

Arthritis10.1%

Other condition8.9%

Cancer3.8%

Heart disease3.8%

Lung condition3.8%

Mental health3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.6%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011 One-parent families13.6%People living alone13.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Pootilla, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In Pootilla, the largest group is 2 people at 47%, followed by 3 people (21%) and 1 person (16%).

2 people39.1%

3 people17.4%

1 person13.0%

4 people13.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright65.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms100.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Pootilla, the largest group is Owned outright at 54%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Other tenure (14%).

Owned outright54%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In Pootilla, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Pootilla, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 4 bedrooms (43%).

3 bedrooms69.6%

4 bedrooms52.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Pootilla, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Pootilla, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 3 vehicles (35%) and 1 vehicle (17%).

2 vehicles34.8%

3 vehicles34.8%

1 vehicle17.4%

4 or more13.0%

How people get to work

In Pootilla, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Walked (13%).

Car (driver)63.2%

Worked at home23.7%

Walked13.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation51.5%Employed full-time50.0%

Industries people work in

In Pootilla, the largest group is Construction at 22%, followed by Education & training (17%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%).

Construction26.3%

Education & training21.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.4%

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Manufacturing13.2%

Public administration & safety10.5%

Professional & technical7.9%

Administrative & support7.9%

Occupations people work in

In Pootilla, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (20%) and Managers (18%).

Technicians & trades23.7%

Clerical & administrative23.7%

Managers21.1%

Community & personal service15.8%

Professionals13.2%

Labourers10.5%

Machinery operators & drivers7.9%

Nearby areas

Gong Gong Leigh Creek (Vic.)Clarkes Hill Glen Park Bullarook Wattle Flat (Vic.)Brown Hill (Vic.)Bungaree (Vic.)

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