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Pittsworth has an estimated 5,997 residents, up from 5,791 at the 2021 Census — a change of 206 people, or 3.6%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Pittsworth is close to 5,997 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,791 people, this is an expansion of 206 residents (3.6%). This growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,951 and 83 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population density is recorded at 5.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents have plenty of space. The post-census growth rate of 3.6% trails the SA4 region (5.0%) by 1.4 percentage points, indicating solid growth fundamentals.
The main driver of this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 47.0% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For any areas lacking this data, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (basing forecasts on 2021 data) are used. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models suggest the area will follow the growth patterns of the lowest quartile of non-metropolitan regions nationally, with projections indicating a rise of 16 years of 17 persons to 2041, representing a total decrease of 0.5% over the 16 years from the latest annual ERP figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
128 new dwellings have been approved in Pittsworth over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Around 25 residential development approvals have been granted annually in Pittsworth, which sums to 128 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 50 approvals. An average of 0.5 people moved to the area for every new dwelling built during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, which indicates that residential supply is meeting or outpacing demand, offering options to buyers and providing room for population growth beyond projected numbers. The average construction cost for these new homes is $325,000, which aligns with regional averages.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $28.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the number of new home approvals per capita in Pittsworth is 60.0% higher, offering more options to prospective buyers. Standalone houses comprise 95.0% of new construction activity, while attached dwellings make up 5.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented feel of the area. There are approximately 183 people per dwelling approval, which reflects a low-density residential market. Given that demographic projections point to a stable or shrinking population, housing demand pressures in Pittsworth should ease, which is advantageous for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pittsworth, worth an estimated $11 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.88 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, The Landing Estate - Pittsworth, Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, and Tuana Park Estate, with the key projects of interest detailed below.
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Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Development approval granted in 2023. Earthworks and site preparation commenced in 2024, with civil works underway as of mid-2025.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Rhodeland Group secured Development Approval and managed design and tender. Lots released to market in Aug 2023 with guide pricing from $180,000.
The Landing Estate - Pittsworth
A 19-lot vacant-land residential estate with lots ranging from 700 to 1585 square meters in Pittsworth, available for sale with development approval for subdivision.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
Walking Network Plans - Pittsworth / Westbrook
Council-led walking network planning funded 50% by Queensland TMR's Walking Local Government Grant to improve safe, direct and accessible footpath connections in Westbrook and Pittsworth. Community input closed on 30 June 2025, and TRC is reviewing feedback to draft the plans and identify priority path, crossing, lighting and shade tree projects.
Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct
Wagner Corporation is developing a 430-hectare master-planned aerospace and defence precinct at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport. Officially launched in May 2025, the precinct is anchored by Boeing Australia's 9,000 square metre production facility for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. In December 2025, the Australian Government committed an additional A$1.4 billion to the program, signing contracts for six Block 2 operational aircraft and a Block 3 prototype to be manufactured at the facility.
AATLIS Industrial Park
A $175.5 million industrial park by FKG Group designed as Australia's premier agtech and logistics innovation precinct. Located 10 minutes from proposed InterLink SQ terminal and Inland Rail, with direct access to three national highways. Focused on food processing, manufacturing, and agricultural technology.
Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct
The Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct is a world-class tourism and motorsport destination featuring the Will Power Centre for Motorsport and Driver Training Excellence. The masterplan includes an international-standard racing circuit designed for IndyCar and Supercars, a 40,000-seat amphitheatre for major music festivals, and high-performance training facilities. The project aims to serve as a key venue and training hub for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, bolstered by on-site accommodation for 5,000 people and integrated transport links via the adjacent Wellcamp Airport.
3,109 residents of Pittsworth are employed, from a labour force of 3,166. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly divided between white and blue collar jobs across multiple sectors, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.8% and annual job growth estimated at 1.8%. In March 2026, 3,109 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the 3.9% rate of Regional Qld, and workforce participation is standard at 66.3%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 12.7% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects Covid-19 pandemic conditions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The agricultural, forestry and fishing sector shows a high level of specialization, employing a share of the workforce that is 4.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 11.6% of workers in Pittsworth compared to 16.1% in Regional Qld. Comparing the count of local working population to resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% while the labor force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future employment demand in Pittsworth. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Pittsworth would rise by 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pittsworth is $1,406 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $693 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,065 a year against an average of $60,183. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode ATO data from the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the Pittsworth SA2 are below the national average, with a median of $50,065 and an average of $60,183. This is lower than the median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 recorded in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $55,752 for the median and $67,020 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pittsworth ranked in the 27th to 29th percentiles.
In terms of income distribution, 31.7% of the population (1,901 residents) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, matching the metropolitan rate of 31.7%. Residents retain 87.0% of their income after housing costs, but overall disposable income remains low, placing in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pittsworth had 1,991 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,414 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.2% other housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Pittsworth are high at 39.5%, outperforming Regional Qld, while mortgaged properties account for 34.9% and rentals make up 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,414, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $270, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pittsworth counted 1,991 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.8%, which includes 32.4% couples without children, 31.0% couples with children, and 10.6% single-parent homes. Non-family households represent 25.2%, with lone person households comprising 23.3% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Pittsworth hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 32.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,024 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present challenges, with the university qualification rate of 14.1% sitting below the national average of 30.4%, suggesting a need for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.2% of residents, while graduate diplomas are held by 2.1% and postgraduate qualifications by 1.8%. Vocational skills are common, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (32.2%). Participation in study is high, with 29.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This is composed of 12.1% in primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 2.3% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Pittsworth means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.3% of residents in Pittsworth report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch assessment of mortality and chronic disease data shows that Pittsworth has notable health challenges, with chronic illnesses common across all groups, particularly older demographics, and a low private health insurance rate of roughly 49% of the population (~2,932 people). This is lower than the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 10.1% and 8.1% of local residents, respectively. A total of 66.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population (1,343 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Seniors experience some health challenges, though these rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pittsworth is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%) and English (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Pittsworth is lower than average, with citizens making up 88.8% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 73.9% of the population, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. Looking at parental birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Pittsworth are Australian at 33.7% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 29.9%, and German at 9.6%. Certain ethnicities show distinct representation patterns, with Filipinos overrepresented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Irish at 8.7% (compared to 8.2%), and Australian Aboriginals at 2.6% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pittsworth is 42. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in Pittsworth is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and above the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is over-represented locally at 14.0% compared to Regional Qld, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.0% to 13.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 7.0% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.7% to 10.5% and the 25 to 34 group declined from 9.7% to 8.6%.
Future demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes, with the 85+ bracket expected to grow by 116 people (56%), rising from 208 to 325. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ account for 61% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 brackets are projected to decline in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pittsworth
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,791 at the 2021 Census → 5,997 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (307021182). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.