Hyde Park - Pimlico
Statistical Area - sa2

Hyde Park - Pimlico has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Hyde Park - Pimlico's population was around 4,728 as of Aug 2021. This increased to approximately 4,759 by June 2024, reflecting a rise of 31 people (0.7%). The change is inferred from ABS data and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,487 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking specific splits. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 105 persons to 2041, but an increase of 203 people is anticipated specifically within the 25 to 34 age group.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hyde Park - Pimlico, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hyde Park - Pimlico has seen approximately six new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, 34 dwellings were approved. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26.

On average, over these five years, 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded. This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost of new dwellings was $259,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $106.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity compared to other areas in Queensland. However, Hyde Park - Pimlico records significantly lower building activity than the rest of Queensland, with 61.0% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to limited new property supply. The area's development level is also below the national average, reflecting its maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints. New developments in Hyde Park - Pimlico consist of approximately 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings. There is an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across different price ranges, from spacious family homes to more compact options. With around 637 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market with stable or declining population forecasts. This may result in less housing pressure and favourable conditions for buyers in Hyde Park - Pimlico.

Hyde Park - Pimlico has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Eden Park Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, Sanctum Estate, and North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK). The following details those considered most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Hyde Park - Pimlico are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Hyde Park - Pimlico has an unemployment rate of 7.7% as of June 2025. It has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented.

There are 2,400 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 3.8% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is at 62.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. The area has a notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.7% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. There are 0.9 workers for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, alongside a 4.0% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 2.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hyde Park - Pimlico's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hyde Park - Pimlico median taxpayer income was $52,206 and average was $61,226 in financial year 2022 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages of $50,780 median and $64,844 average for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $58,319 (median) and $68,396 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranked at the 50th percentile ($805 weekly), while household income was at the 21st percentile. Incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 26.8% of residents (1,275 people). Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.

Hyde Park - Pimlico displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hyde Park-Pimlico's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 54.0% houses and 45.9% other dwellings. Non-Metro Qld had 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hyde Park-Pimlico was 21.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.1% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Hyde Park-Pimlico was $250, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hyde Park - Pimlico features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 54.8% of all households, including 20.3% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 45.2%, with lone person households at 39.5% and group households making up 5.5%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Hyde Park - Pimlico aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.9% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 25.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education. The area's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,789 students, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1015). Educational provision is conventional, split between 1 primary and 2 secondary institutions. The area functions as an education hub with 58.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 29 operational transport stops within Hyde Park - Pimlico area. These are served by buses on eight different routes, facilitating 1,314 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents' accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 194 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 187 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hyde Park - Pimlico is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hyde Park - Pimlico faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% (~2,408 people) have private health cover, compared to 53.3% across Rest of Qld.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively. Around 65.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.8% across Rest of Qld. The area has 16.9% (802 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Hyde Park - Pimlico records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hyde Park-Pimlico's cultural diversity aligns with the wider area, with 84.8% citizens, 82.6% born in Australia, and 89.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 50.6%. The 'Other' religious category is overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to 0.7% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (24.1%), and Irish (9.9%). Scottish (8.9%) and Spanish (0.6%) are overrepresented, while Filipino (2.0%) is slightly higher than regional averages.

Hyde Park - Pimlico's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Hyde Park - Pimlico is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Queensland's average of 41 but in line with Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 16.9% of the population compared to Rest of Queensland, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.7%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 14.2% to 16.9%, whereas the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.3% to 12.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hyde Park - Pimlico. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 18%, adding 147 people to reach a total of 953 from the current figure of 806. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to see population declines.