Pimpama - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 13,652 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 3,742 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,910. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for Jun 2024 (13,249) and additional validated new addresses (576) since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 428 persons per square kilometer. Pimpama - North's population growth rate of 37.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both the non-metro area average (8.6%) and national averages, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for the area by 2041, with an expected increase of 5,528 persons and a total increase of 37.5% over the 17 years.

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 properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 1,020 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with two approvals so far in FY-26. On average, 6.1 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years. This significant demand outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $336,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, $944,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of Qld, Pimpama - North records 141.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 51.0% detached houses and 49.0% medium to high-density housing, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 80.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. Pimpama - North reflects a developing area with around 109 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Pimpama - North will gain 5,125 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Pimpama - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

A total of 35 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting a specific area. These include Calli Upper Coomera, King's Christian College Pimpama Campus Developments, Park Residences Pimpama, and Pacific Motorway Exit 49 Upgrade Interchange. The following list details those projects likely to be 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 a 3.4% unemployment rate and an estimated 1.8% employment growth in the past year, as of June 2025. The area has 6,506 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 0.5% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and a workforce participation rate of 65.2%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly notable at 1.2 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.8% alongside labour force growth of 2.1%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points.

By comparison, Rest of Qld showed similar trends with 1.8% employment growth and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections for Pimpama - North suggest approximately 6.5%% growth over five years and 13.4% over ten years based on industry-specific weighting extrapolations.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Pimpama - North had a median income among taxpayers of $51,898 and an average level of $61,354. These figures are below the national average and compare to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,975 (median) and $68,539 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Pimpama - North cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 41.9% of the population (5,720 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th percentile and 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

In Pimpama - North, evaluated at the latest Census, 80.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Queensland's dwelling structure, which was 80.5% houses and 19.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pimpama - North stood at 18.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 39.2% and rented dwellings accounting for 42.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,052, surpassing Non-Metro Queensland's average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Pimpama - North was $440, slightly higher than Non-Metro Queensland's figure of $450. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Pimpama - North were significantly higher at $2,052 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pimpama - North features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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, aligning with the average in the Rest of Qld.

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

Pimpama - North has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 1681 students. The ICSEA score for these schools is 1032, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There are 1 primary and 2 K-12 schools in the area. Educational qualifications among residents aged 15 and above show that 23.6% have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%.

Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.9% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (27.5%). Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.7% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, 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 35 operational public transport stops offering a blend of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 distinct routes that facilitate 3017 weekly passenger trips collectively. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 288 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 431 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 86 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Pimpama - North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Pimpama - North shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to the national average.

However, higher-risk older cohorts have a relatively high prevalence. Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of the total population (around 6,907 people). The most prevalent medical issues are mental health problems and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 73.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in the rest of Queensland. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.4% (1,829 people), compared to 12.0% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Pimpama - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pimpama-North exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 18.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pimpama-North, accounting for 43.7% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 4.1%, higher than the 1.2% regional average.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.0%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (11.1%). Significant differences existed in certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional 1.9%, Maori at 3.3% versus 2.9%, and South African at 1.0%.

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 the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 15.4% to 17.4%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.9% to 14.5%. The percentage of residents aged 25-34 has also dropped, from 19.0% to 18.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Pimpama-North's age profile. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 44%, adding 1,080 residents to reach a total of 3,536.