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Pittsworth

5 km²

Pittsworth is characterised by somewhat more residents than usual, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Pittsworth, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,933▲ +25.6%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +75.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.3%People aged 65 and over26.5%Children under 1521.4%People in a de facto relationship10.5%▼ -61.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 27%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)26.5%

Children (0–14)21.4%

Young adults (25–44)20.0%

Older adults (45–64)20.0%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (29%) and Widowed (10%).

Married48%
Never married29%
Widowed10%
Divorced8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by Philippines (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia84.4%

Philippines2.5%

New Zealand1.5%

England1.4%

South Africa0.5%

India0.4%

China0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (30%) and German (10%).

Australian44.2%

English35.4%

German12.3%

Irish11.5%

Scottish8.8%

Filipino3.0%

Dutch1.6%

Chinese0.6%

Italian0.5%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.4%

Language used at home

In Pittsworth, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only89.2%

Tagalog0.6%

Punjabi0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion23.1%

Religious affiliation

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (25%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity73%
No religion25%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.5%

Highest year of school

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1238.1%

Year 1028.2%

Year 9 or below14.1%

Year 116.5%

Highest qualification level

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 57%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV40.0%

Bachelor degree12.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Postgraduate degree2.2%

Field of qualification

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (11%).

Engineering & related16.8%

Management & commerce12.2%

Health8.2%

Education8.1%

Society & culture7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Agriculture & environment5.0%

Architecture & building4.8%

Information technology1.0%

Creative arts0.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$646▲ +122.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,277▲ +8.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,652▲ +74.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In Pittsworth, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49934.1%

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

Under $65017.1%

$3,000–$3,9996.9%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65045.7%

$650–$1,49931.6%

$1,500–$2,99912.1%

$3,000 or more1.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.9%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities10.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Pittsworth, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (10%).

None56.4%

One condition19.2%

Two conditions8.9%

Three or more5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis13.4%

Other condition11.6%

Mental health10.5%

Asthma9.1%

Heart disease6.6%

Diabetes5.3%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition2.9%

Dementia2.6%

Stroke1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.9%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid24.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -47.9%since 2011 One-parent families17.3%People living alone28.5%▲ +148.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Pittsworth, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people35.7%

1 person28.5%

3 people13.0%

4 people12.2%

5 people6.3%

6 or more4.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -55.6%since 2011 Households renting29.1%Homes owned outright36.3%Separate (detached) houses91.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.2%▲ +15.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (30%).

Owned outright37%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented30%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Pittsworth, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

4 bedrooms31.4%

2 bedrooms13.2%

5 or more4.1%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Pittsworth, the largest group is $200–$349 at 79%, followed by $350–$549 (12%) and Under $200 (9%).

$200–$34975.0%

$350–$54911.5%

Under $2008.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Pittsworth, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 59%, followed by Under $1,000 (21%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79954.5%

Under $1,00019.4%

$1,800–$2,99915.0%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.4%▼ -92.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Pittsworth, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles36.7%

1 vehicle35.4%

3 vehicles15.7%

4 or more7.7%

No vehicle4.4%

How people get to work

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)71.0%

Car (passenger)5.1%

Walked4.3%

Worked at home3.7%

Bus0.4%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.5%Recent arrivals from overseas13.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation54.3%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.0%

Health care & social assistance12.3%

Retail trade10.5%

Construction9.7%

Manufacturing8.2%

Education & training8.1%

Accommodation & food6.2%

Transport & warehousing5.8%

Other services5.1%

Public administration & safety3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Pittsworth, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Technicians & trades18.5%

Labourers17.5%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Community & personal service11.1%

Professionals11.1%

Machinery operators & drivers10.4%

Managers10.2%

Sales workers7.0%

Nearby areas

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👥 Demographics & Identity