Pacific Pines - Gaven

Pacific Pines - Gaven is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Pacific Pines - Gaven's population was 19,143 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 835 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,308. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 19,143 in June 2025 and the addition of 9 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 1,165 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pacific Pines - Gaven's growth rate of 4.6% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 using 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Pacific Pines - Gaven is expected to increase by 241 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 1.3% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Pacific Pines - Gaven has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 46 homes. As of FY26, nine approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were observed between FY21 and FY25. However, recent data shows this figure has increased to 24.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $277,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year has seen $28.1 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Pacific Pines - Gaven has significantly less development activity, with 81.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area also falls under the national average in terms of development activity, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction in the area has been standalone homes, maintaining Pacific Pines - Gaven's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (78.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 2118 people per dwelling approval, Pacific Pines - Gaven reflects a highly mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 241 residents by 2041, with current construction levels suggesting adequate housing supply to meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Pacific Pines - Gaven has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Gold Coast Rail Stations at Pimpama, Hope Island, Merrimac; Arundel Hills Country Club Redevelopment; Pacific Pines Master Planned Community; and Weka Parklands Upgrade - Skate Park and Basketball Court. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Pacific Pines - Gaven well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Pacific Pines - Gaven has a skilled workforce with 3.3% unemployment rate and 2.6% estimated employment growth in the past year as of December 2025. There are 11,214 residents employed with an unemployment rate 0.7% lower than Regional Qld's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 76.1%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

Only 12.7% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a strong presence with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3%, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities.

In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 2.6% alongside labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Pacific Pines - Gaven's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 shows Pacific Pines - Gaven SA2 had median taxpayer income of $53,380 and average income of $63,944. These figures are lower than national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Regional Qld. With Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $59,444 and $71,208 respectively. The 2021 Census places household income at the 71st percentile ($2,086 weekly) and personal income at the 53rd percentile. Income data shows 41.4% of population (7,925 individuals) fall within $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to surrounding region's 31.7%. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Pacific Pines - Gaven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Pacific Pines - Gaven's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 78.1% houses and 21.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pacific Pines - Gaven was at 18.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (50.2%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $470, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Pacific Pines - Gaven's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pacific Pines - Gaven features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 87.0% of all households, including 46.5% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Pacific Pines - Gaven exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Pacific Pines show that 21.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are held by 41.1% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 28.6%. Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.1% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pacific Pines - Gaven has 57 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 407 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents located an average of 308 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. All routes combined offer an average of 58 trips per day, equating to roughly seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Pacific Pines - Gaven's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Pacific Pines - Gaven. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Approximately 50% (~9,667 people) had private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions were mental health issues (7.9%) and asthma (7.4%), with 73.6% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Regional Qld's 67.6%. Under-65 residents had better health outcomes. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,163 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%, but still ranks lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Pacific Pines - Gaven was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Pacific Pines-Gaven was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pacific Pines-Gaven, making up 44.1% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, comprising 2.0% compared to Regional Qld's 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.7%), Australian (23.5%), and Other (9.0%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 2.4%, Maori at 3.0%, and Koreans at 0.8% compared to regional averages of 0.9%, 0.8%, and 0.2% respectively.

Pacific Pines - Gaven's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age in Pacific Pines - Gaven is 35 years, which is lower than the Regional Queensland average of 41 years and also under the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group makes up 15.2% of the population in Pacific Pines - Gaven, compared to Regional Queensland's average, indicating an over-representation of this cohort. Conversely, the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 6.8%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.9% to 15.2%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 16.5% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Pacific Pines - Gaven, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 19%, reaching 2,977 people from 2,498. Meanwhile, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.