Pimpama - South

Pimpama - South 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 - South's population was around 12,783 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,292 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,491. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,687 in June 2024 and an additional 295 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,918 persons per square kilometer, placing Pimpama - South in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 21.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 54.5% 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied when utilised. Demographically, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas across the nation is forecast, with Pimpama - South expected to increase by 5,260 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 40.4% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Pimpama - South among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Pimpama - South averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 467 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 8.2 people moving in per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $98,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $5.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Pimpama - South maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, though recent activity has eased. New development consists of 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the existing housing composition (currently 86.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 1636 people per dwelling approval, Pimpama - South reflects a highly mature market.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 5,164 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

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Employment performance in Pimpama - South has been broadly consistent with national averages

Pimpama - South has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of September 2025. There was an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year.

As of that date, 7,033 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Pimpama - South was 77.7%, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 10.0% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade had a particularly high representation with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force increased by 2.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pimpama - South's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Pimpama - South SA2 is $56,230, with an average of $65,579, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly below the national average, compared to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $61,802 (median) and $72,078 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pimpama - South cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 50.0% of locals (6,391 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 76.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile nationally.

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

In Pimpama - South, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 14.3% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pimpama - South stood at 3.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.1% and rented ones at 70.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in the area averaged $435, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Pimpama - South's median monthly mortgage repayment was above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.3% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 20.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households comprising 5.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Pimpama - South aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high at 38.3%, with 15.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 38.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pimpama - South has 24 active public transport stops serving a mix of buses. These are covered by three routes offering 459 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 257 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (92%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 10% work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 65 trips per day, resulting in approximately 19 weekly trips per stop.

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

Pimpama - South 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. Approximately 52% (~6,634 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 10.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.6%. A total of 74.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 4.2% (533 people) residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. National rankings for health indicators are broadly in line with the general population.

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

Pimpama-South, in a study conducted between August 2016 and July 2021, was found to have higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets. The population speaking languages other than English at home stood at 17.2%, with 30.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 34.7%.

However, the category 'Other' showed significant overrepresentation in Pimpama-South, accounting for 3.4% compared to 0.8% regionally. In terms of ancestry, English was the top group at 25.9%, followed by Australian at 24.8%, and Other at 10.4%. Notable differences were observed in Maori representation, which stood at 5.8% versus regional 0.8%, New Zealand at 2.2% versus regional 0.9%, and Samoan at 1.6% versus regional 0.2%.

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

Pimpama-South has a median age of 27 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Pimpama-South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.8% to 18.4%, while the proportions for those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 have decreased to 9.6% and 15.7%, respectively. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Pimpama-South's age profile, with the 25-34 age cohort expected to grow by 1,326 people (42%), reaching a total of 4,476 residents from its current figure of 3,149.