Pittsworth
Statistical Area - sa2

Pittsworth is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Pittsworth's population is 5,969 as of August 2025. This shows an increase of 178 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,791. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 5,933, with an additional 75 validated new addresses contributing to the growth. This results in a density ratio of 5.7 persons per square kilometer. Pittsworth's 3.1% growth since the census is close to the SA4 region's 5.1%, indicating strong fundamentals for population growth. Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for approximately 39.8% of overall population gains recently.

All factors including natural growth and overseas migration contributed positively. 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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, national non-metropolitan areas are expected to have lower quartile growth by 2041, with the area projected to grow by 6 persons over this period, showing a reduction of 0.6% in total population.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Pittsworth according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Pittsworth has seen approximately 19 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 99 homes approved over the past five financial years between FY20 and FY25. As of FY26, there have been six approvals so far. On average, only 0.4 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years, suggesting that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $481,000, in line with regional trends. In FY26 alone, $28.9 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Pittsworth has 58.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering greater choice for buyers. New building activity shows that 95.0% of dwellings are standalone homes and 5.0% are attached, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 182 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With population projections showing stability or decline, Pittsworth should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Pittsworth has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Tuana Park Residential Estate, Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook, Colbar Street Subdivision in Pittsworth, and Inland Rail along the Border to Gowrie corridor near Pittsworth. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Pittsworth rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Pittsworth has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in June 2025, lower than Rest of Qld's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 3,107 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate matching Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Pittsworth is particularly specialized in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.9 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 11.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.8% and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pittsworth's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Pittsworth's median assessed income in financial year 2022 was $47,002. The average income stood at $61,092 during the same period. In contrast, Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 are approximately $52,506 (median) and $68,246 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Pittsworth rank modestly between the 27th and 29th percentiles. Income brackets show that 31.7% of Pittsworth's population (1,892 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. Housing costs are manageable with 87.0% retained, but disposable income sits below average at the 33rd percentile.

Pittsworth is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Pittsworth, as recorded in the latest Census, 94.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pittsworth was 39.5%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure. The rest of the dwellings were either mortgaged (34.9%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pittsworth was $1,414, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Pittsworth was $270, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $250. Nationally, Pittsworth's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, recorded as of a specific date, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Pittsworth has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.8% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Pittsworth faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (32.2%). Educational participation is high at 29.6%, including 12.1% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Pittsworth has five schools with a combined enrollment of 1,024 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 959) with balanced educational opportunities. Four primary and one secondary school serve distinct age groups, with school capacity exceeding residential needs (17.2 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.3), indicating the area functions as an educational hub for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Pittsworth is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Pittsworth faces significant health challenges, with notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2984 people), compared to 47.5% across the rest of Queensland. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 66.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across the rest of Queensland. As of June 2021, 22.3% of Pittsworth's residents are aged 65 and over (1331 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Pittsworth placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pittsworth had a cultural diversity below average, with 88.8% citizens, 92.4% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 73.9%, compared to 66.9% across Rest of Qld. Top ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (29.9%), and German (9.6%).

Notably, Filipino representation was higher at 1.5% vs regional 1.4%, Australian Aboriginal lower at 2.6% vs 4.7%, and Irish slightly higher at 8.7% vs 8.3%.

Pittsworth hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Pittsworth is close to the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years, both figures being well above the Australian median of 38 years. Comparing with the Rest of Queensland average, the 5-14 age group is notably over-represented at 14.1% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.4%. Since the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.0% to 13.2%, and the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.0% to 8.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 12.7% to 11.1%, and the 25 to 34 year-olds have decreased from 9.7% to 8.4%. Population forecasts for Pittsworth indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to expand by 110 people, increasing from 221 to 332, representing a growth of 50%. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 65% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.