Pimpama - South
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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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Pimpama - South's population is around 12,684 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,193 people (20.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,491 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,687 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 268 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,895 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pimpama - South's 20.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area (8.6%), along with the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas across the nation is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 5,260 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 41.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Pimpama - South has averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25467 dwellings were approved, with 1 approval so far in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 8.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built, indicating high demand outpacing supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $365,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $5.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Pimpama - South maintains similar construction rates per person when measured against the Rest of Qld, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, recent construction 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 represents a significant shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 86.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting 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 5,263 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include New Coomera Hospital, Home Focus Pimpama, Baileys Reserve Upper Coomera, and Calli, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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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 June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2%.

By June 2025, the unemployment rate had decreased to 3.9%, which is 0.6% higher than Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation in Pimpama - South was 70.4%, well above Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries of 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.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% and labour force increased by 2.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 3.9%. By comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising to 4.1%. As of Sep-25, state-level data shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lagging the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pimpama - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Pimpama - South had a median taxpayer income of $52,892 and an average income of $62,530 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly below the national average for that year. The Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes for Pimpama - South would be approximately $59,086 (median) and $69,852 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Pimpama - South cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 50.0% of locals, with 6,342 people earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. This pattern is also seen in the broader area, where 31.7% of residents fall into this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Pimpama - South, with only 76.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th 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, houses accounted for 85.7% of dwellings while other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others made up 14.3%. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's figures which stood at 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings respectively. Home ownership in Pimpama - South was recorded at 3.2%, with mortgaged properties at 26.1% and rented ones at 70.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000 but higher than Australia's national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, median weekly rent in Pimpama - South was recorded at $435, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450 and 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, composed of 40.7% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 20.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise 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%, substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 30.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education. Pimpama - South's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,842 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 979) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. The area functions as an education hub with 22.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 25 active transport stops operating within Pimpama-South. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by three individual routes providing 459 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 214 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 65 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per 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 exceptional results in Pimpama - South, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,481 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.7%) and asthma (9.6%), with 74.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Rest of Qld. As of 2021, the area has 4.0% of residents aged 65 and over (501 people), lower than the 12.0% in Rest of Qld.

Pimpama - South 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-South, as per the 2016 Census, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local markets. 17.2% of its population spoke a language other than English at home, while 30.7% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 34.7% adherents.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 3.4%, higher than the Rest of Qld's 1.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.9%), Australian (24.8%), and Other (10.4%). Significant differences existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: Maori at 5.8% (regional average: 2.9%), New Zealand at 2.2% (regional average: 1.9%), and Samoan at 1.6% (regional average: 0.7%).

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

At 27 years, Pimpama - South's median age is notably under the Rest of Qld average of 41 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of Qld, Pimpama - South has a higher concentration of 25-34 residents (24.6%) but fewer 65-74 year-olds (2.8%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.8% to 18.0% of the population. Conversely, 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%. Demographic modeling suggests Pimpama - South's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 1,354 people (43%) from 3,121 to 4,476.