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Pitt Town - McGraths Hill has an estimated 13,328 residents, up 16.8% since the 2021 Census, with 140 projects tracked in the area around Pitt Town - McGraths Hill.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Pitt Town - McGraths Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 43 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 13,328 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 11,414 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an increase of 1,914 people (16.8%). The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 12,591 as of June 2025, together with 1,078 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Development activity and population drivers are both well above average, and the area's population growth shows strong expansion patterns.
Economically, the area stands out for an above-average median household income, while construction employment is elevated and strong mortgage holder representation is evident. Its population includes a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24, with teenagers prominent and family households and couples with children making up much of the community. Taken together, these features describe the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) as a fast-growing, affluent and family-oriented community.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 43 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 13,328 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 11,414 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an increase of 1,914 people (16.8%). The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 12,591 as of June 2025, together with 1,078 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Development activity and population drivers are both well above average, and the area's population growth shows strong expansion patterns.
Economically, the area stands out for an above-average median household income, while construction employment is elevated and strong mortgage holder representation is evident. Its population includes a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24, with teenagers prominent and family households and couples with children making up much of the community. Taken together, these features describe the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill Statistical Area (Lv2) as a fast-growing, affluent and family-oriented community.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,997 in 2001 and 12,591 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 13,328 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 15.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.7%.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for population growth and the 88th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill is $780 a week, up 6.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.0%.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $545 in 2017, $820 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alcorn Place, Pitt Town NSW 2756 | $4,600,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Glenidol Road, Oakville NSW 2765 | $4,300,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Hilda Road, Oakville NSW 2765 | $1,350,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 35 Alma Road, Oakville NSW 2765 | $1,450,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Stringybark Road, Oakville NSW 2765 | $1,280,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 20 Hawkesbury Street, Pitt Town NSW 2756 | $1,960,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 6 Rabey Street, Oakville NSW 2765 | $790,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 52 Johnston Street, Pitt Town NSW 2756 | $2,380,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 111 Reedy Road, Maraylya NSW 2765 | $841,898 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Hilda Road, Oakville NSW 2765 | $1,369,118 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 40 residential sales recorded since 27 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 26 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 40, houses and units together, was $1,383,647 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $780 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.37m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $885k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,383,647 | Median of the 40 most recent residential sales, settled 27 Jul 2026 to 26 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $820 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $553 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +10.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Rouse Hill - McGraths Hill | $808 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Rouse Hill - McGraths Hill, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 406 tracked applications: 176 approved, 89 under assessment, 141 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 140 projects in and around Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, 65 of them under construction.
Hawkesbury City Council is delivering a multi-stage sports and community precinct redevelopment at Fernadell Park in Pitt Town. The project features natural turf playing fields for soccer and cricket, outdoor netball and basketball courts, a multipurpose community centre building, playground, shared active transport paths, lighting, and associated car…
Transport for NSW is constructing the Pitt Town Bypass to divert regional and heavy vehicle traffic away from historic Bathurst Street. The project connects Pitt Town Road directly to Old Stock Route Road with new roundabout junctions, upgraded flood mitigation culverts, and shared pedestrian pathways.
Newpark Estate is a 3,000 plus lot, 381 hectare masterplanned house and land community at the end of Elara Boulevard in Melonba, within the North West Growth precinct of Marsden Park.
New public primary school and preschool at 1 Pennant Way, Gables, delivered by School Infrastructure NSW. The school will cater for approximately 1000 students across 44 modern classrooms and 3 support learning classrooms, with a library, canteen, multipurpose hall, covered outdoor learning area, OOSH care, play spaces and a sports court.
Ridgehaven is a masterplanned residential land estate in Box Hill delivering contemporary family home sites. Developed by Trevet, the subdivision emphasizes sustainable community design with direct connectivity to local transport corridors and planned open space. The master planned development is progressing through planning and civil delivery phases.
Stockland's masterplanned community in Gables continues to expand with around 4,100 planned dwellings for approximately 13,000 residents. The Gables Town Centre is operating, the lake foreshore and additional parks are being delivered, Halcyon Gables over-60s community is under construction, Gables Public School is under construction for a 2027 opening, and…
Multiple concurrent residential estate developments across the Box Hill Growth Area including Allam's Killarney Estate and Landen's Box Hill Estate 2. Construction and staged land releases continue with homes, roads and supporting infrastructure being delivered as part of the broader Box Hill release area.
Box Hill is a major release area within the NSW Government's North West Growth Area, transforming around 974 hectares of formerly rural land bordered by Boundary Road, Annangrove Road, Old Pitt Town Road and Windsor Road into a new community in The Hills Shire.
Stockland The Gables is a 293 hectare masterplanned community in The Hills Shire. The residential community continues to expand with approximately 4,000 planned dwellings.
Killarney Estate is a master-planned residential community located in Box Hill's North-West precinct, offering house and land packages and turnkey homes. It is positioned near upcoming retail facilities, school precincts, and transport connections such as the Rouse Hill Metro.
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities.
Construction of a permanent public primary school and high school campus for the rapidly growing Box Hill community. Box Hill High School commenced operation in temporary facilities in Term 1 2026 while permanent facilities at Terry Road continue to be built.
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Estimated completion year of the 91 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 10, 2026 26, 2027 16, 2028 16, 2029 6, 2030 6, 2031 1, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 2, 2036 5. 18 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 406 substantial development applications lodged in and around Pitt Town - McGraths Hill over the past 5 years, 314 in the last 12 months; 89 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 6, 2022 17, 2023 22, 2024 26, 2025 21, 2026 (to Nov) 314.
Key application 7 Curtis Road, And 6 Hannabus Place Commercial | $37m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 406 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 314 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 15.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 182 | ABS building approvals | 91st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 176 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 89 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 include: Pitt Town Bypass (Construction); Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill (Planning); Fernadell Park and Community Facility Redevelopment (Construction); Newpark Estate (Construction); and Section 64 Stormwater Infrastructure Plan - Pitt Town Catchment 4 Cattai Precinct (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Pitt Town - McGraths Hill among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 area has seen 483 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2's current population of 13,328 has been supported by 182 approvals on average over recent years.
The Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has seen 15.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 52 people in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 182, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has grown by approximately 1,217 people, while 908 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,328 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +16.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 166 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,414 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,914 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +4.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 80.50 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 was estimated to be approximately 13,328 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 12,591 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2 has added approximately 1,914 people and shown a 16.77% increase from the 11,414 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is estimated at 166 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (62.7%), Natural increase (20.6%), Overseas migration (16.7%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 62.7% of overall population gains.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 46th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 39 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 at 39 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 39 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 39 years as at August 2026, Pitt Town - McGraths Hill is 2 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 14.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (10.3% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.5% of the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.7% of the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 86% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,141 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $80,898 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,340 | 2021 Census, weekly | 85th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $920 | 2021 Census, weekly | 70th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 36.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,564 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 15.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is approximately $72,488. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,141.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is approximately $86,059. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $80,898.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is approximately $72,488 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,141 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is approximately $86,059 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,898 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2's households (~31.7% / 1,130 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $2,340/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $2,564/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $920/wk.
The Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers is $68,141 and the average income stands at $80,898, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $72,488 (median) and $86,059 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $8,654 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2's disposable income is $8,654 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 68.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,817 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 13,262 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,147 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has approximately 6,817 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 stands at 4.6%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are construction (22.2% of employment), health care & social assistance (9.7%), and retail trade (8.9%). Other significant employers include education & training and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is 68.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate matching the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 22.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.6, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
16.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
39.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2 ranks in the 44th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 are: Certificate (32.9%), Bachelor Degree (11.8%), Advanced Diploma (11.0%).
29.6% of the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.1% in primary school, 9.0% in secondary school, 3.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is 1003, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 7 schools within the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,749 students.
The pitt town - mcgraths hill sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.1 people | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.1% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.4% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.3% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,567 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,165 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.8% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 had 3,567 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 16.8% to an estimated 4,165 households today.
The average household size in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is 3.1 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.1%), group households (1.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,953 family households, couples with children account for 46.4% of all households, couples without children at home 25.3%, and single parent families 10.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.8% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.1% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 53.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 32.2% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 16.1% of all households in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.1% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.2% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 91.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.8% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill was found to be Christianity, which makes up 68.4% of people in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill are Australian, comprising 28.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 27.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 7.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 6.6% of Pitt Town - McGraths Hill (vs 1.0% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 1.0% (vs 2.6%) and Italian at 4.2% (vs 3.4%).
13.2% of the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
9.0% of the population in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
2.3% of the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
92.5% of the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 15.8% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 40.2% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.0% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $500 | 2021 Census, weekly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 57th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, 40.2% of homes are owned outright, 44.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 15.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.1% of dwellings in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 are houses.
In the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, 5.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 stands at 40.2%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $2,600, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is $1,486, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 21.4% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 consists of 92.1% detached houses, 1.0% semi-detached dwellings, 5.0% apartments, and 1.8% other dwelling types.
Housing in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill consumes approximately 14.7% of median household income ($10,132 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill show attached dwellings contributing 2% of approvals compared to 8% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 98% of applications versus 92% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 68th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.9% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 79.2% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Around 57.1% of people in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, 3.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.7% of people in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.1% of the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2, 57.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 52 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 217 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,164 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 61 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 62 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 32.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 217 public transport stops within the Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2.
The Pitt Town - McGraths Hill SA2 has 2,164 weekly trips across 62 routes, averaging 309 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 297 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 790 m away and the nearest school 1.1 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 217 stops nearby, 2,164 weekly trips, access rating 52 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 16 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 16th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 790 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Pitt Town - McGraths Hill among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 37% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill's sought-after property market has recorded 370 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 69% residential, 3% commercial and 28% vacant land transactions.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 86% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill has an estimated 13,328 residents, up 16.8% since the 2021 Census, with 140 projects tracked in the area around Pitt Town - McGraths Hill.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Pitt Town - McGraths Hill.
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Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (115041301). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Pitt Town - McGraths Hill from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Pitt Town - McGraths Hill with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
