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 approximately 12,690 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 2,199 person increase from the 2021 Census total of 10,491 people. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,687 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a population density ratio of 2,897 persons per square kilometer, placing Pimpama South in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 21.0% growth from the 2021 Census exceeded non-metro areas (8.8%) and national averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Forecasts indicate significant population increases in the top quartile of regional areas nationally by 2041, with Pimpama South expected to increase by 5,260 persons, reflecting a total gain of 41.4% over the 17 years.

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 FY26, two approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 8.2 people moving in annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $98,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In FY26, there have been $5.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Pimpama - South maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability. Recent construction activity has eased slightly. New development consists of 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 86.0% houses.

Pimpama - South reflects a highly mature market with around 1636 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 5,257 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Pimpama - South 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 15 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Home Focus Pimpama, Baileys Reserve Upper Coomera, Calli, and Billinghurst Residences. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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

Pimpama - South has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, 7,033 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 4.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 70.4%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 4.5%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, and labour force grew by 2.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.6%. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and a rise in unemployment to 4.4%. State-level data shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pimpama - South's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations and do not account for local population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Pimpama - South SA2 was $52,892 and the average was $62,530 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is lower than both the national median income of $50,780 and national average income of $64,844 in Queensland excluding Brisbane (Rest of Qld). By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $60,292 and an average income of $71,278. In the 2021 Census, incomes in Pimpama - South clustered around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 50.0% of locals (6,345 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area where 31.7% fall within this range. Housing affordability is severe in Pimpama - South, 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

Dwelling structure in Pimpama - South, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pimpama - South was at 3.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.1% and rented dwellings at 70.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $435, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Pimpama - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 15.7%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households making up 5.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 45.2% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is 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 25 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with three individual routes in total providing 459 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 214 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 65 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pimpama - South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Pimpama - South, with younger cohorts having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,484 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 10.7% of residents) and asthma (9.6%). A majority, 74.4%, report being free from medical ailments compared to 71.6% in Rest of Qld. Pimpama - South has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 4.0% (501 people), compared to 12.0% in Rest of Qld.

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 was more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 17.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.7% born overseas. The predominant religion in Pimpama-South was Christianity, comprising 34.7% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 3.4% of Pimpama-South's population, compared to 1.2% across the rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Pimpama-South were English (25.9%), Australian (24.8%), and Other (10.4%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 2.9%, New Zealand at 2.2% versus 1.9%, and Samoan at 1.6% compared to 0.7%.

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

Pimpama-South's median age at 27 years is notably below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and significantly lower than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Pimpama-South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.6%) but fewer aged 65-74 (2.8%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.8% to 18.0%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 9.4% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 18.0% to 16.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Pimpama-South's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 1,352 people (43%) from 3,123 to 4,476.