Pimpama - North

Pimpama - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Pimpama - North's population is around 13,721 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,811 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,910 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,249 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 579 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 430 persons per square kilometer. Pimpama - North's growth rate of 38.5% since the 2021 census exceeded that of Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 80.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Pimpama - North expected to increase by 5,528 persons, reflecting an increase of 36.9% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Pimpama - North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Pimpama - North has recorded approximately 204 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,020 homes. As of FY-26, seven approvals have been recorded. On average, 6.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outpacing supply, which can influence prices and competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $239,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $944,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Pimpama - North records 141.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. Development activity has moderated recently, but it remains substantially higher than nationally, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 51.0% detached houses and 49.0% medium to high-density housing, providing choices across price ranges. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 80.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. Pimpama - North reflects a developing area with around 109 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate it will gain 5,056 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Pimpama - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 33 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Calli Upper Coomera, Park Residences Pimpama, Home Focus Pimpama, and Calli. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Pimpama - North shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Pimpama - North has a skilled workforce with the construction sector prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in an unspecified past year. Employment growth over that year was estimated at 2.9%.

As of September 2025, 6845 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is 0.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 69.7%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 14.5% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 0.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified month, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded similar unemployment rate changes but with lower employment growth at 1.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Pimpama - North. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local employment projected to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Pimpama - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,173 and an average income of $64,346. These figures are below the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $60,641 and average income is around $70,723 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Pimpama - North cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 41.9% (5,749 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to regional levels at 31.7%. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Pimpama - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Pimpama - North, as per the latest Census data, consists of 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pimpama - North stands at 18.7%, with mortgaged properties at 39.2% and rented dwellings at 42.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $2,052, higher than Non-Metro Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure for Pimpama - North is $440, compared to Non-Metro Queensland's $375. Nationally, Pimpama - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher at $2,052 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pimpama - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Pimpama - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Pimpama show that 23.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 13.4% and certificates for 27.5%.

Educational participation is high in Pimpama, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pimpama - North has 40 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2664 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 284 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 93%, with an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 14.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 380 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 66 weekly trips per stop.

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

Pimpama - North faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~7,025 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 73.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,846 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Pimpama-North, surveyed in 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home, with 18.8%, compared to the majority of local areas. Additionally, 34.3% were born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 43.7%.

The category 'Other' comprised 4.1%, significantly higher than the Rest of Qld's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (28.0%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (11.1%) were the top groups. Notably, Maori (3.3% vs regional 0.8%), New Zealand (2.1% vs regional 0.9%), and South African (1.0% vs regional 0.5%) populations were overrepresented.

Pimpama - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Pimpama-North has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Pimpama-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.6%). Between 2021 and 2026, the population aged 35-44 grew from 15.4% to 17.9%. Conversely, the age group of 5-14 declined from 15.9% to 14.2%, and the 25-34 age group decreased from 19.0% to 18.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Pimpama-North's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 25-34 cohort, which is projected to increase by 43%, adding 1,067 residents to reach a total of 3,536.