Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)
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Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)'s population was around 8,449 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,422 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,027. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,374 in June 2024 and an additional 211 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 184 persons per square kilometer. Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)'s growth rate of 20.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 8.8% and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is forecast to grow by 3,094 persons to 2041, with an increase of 35.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has averaged approximately 115 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 576 homes. Up to June 2026, 31 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that supply is not meeting demand, likely leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new properties in the area is $257,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalling $10.0 million have been recorded, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has 67.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This activity is significantly higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 79.0% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) reflects a developing area with approximately 91 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 3,019 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include Pimpama Sports Hub, Home Focus Pimpama, Calli, and Yawalpah Road Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of June 2021, which is estimated to have grown by 1.7% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 4,759 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 72.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 0.8% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Willow Vale - Pimpama (West). These projections indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth estimated at approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.3% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)'s median income among taxpayers was $51,841 and average income stood at $61,286 in the financial year 2022. This compared to Rest of Qld's figures of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $59,094 (median) and $69,860 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) are at the 66th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 44.6% of the population (3,768 individuals) falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, leaving disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) had 79.2% houses and 20.8% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Non-Metro Qld's 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 10.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.6% and rented ones at 52.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $440, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.4% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 11.8% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) trail Australian benchmarks, with 20.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (30.1%). Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.4% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

Pimpama State School serves Willow Vale - Pimpama (West), enrolling 780 students as of the latest data point. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.2, below the regional average of 14.7.

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

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has 20 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses only, with three different routes running through the area. In total, these routes facilitate 428 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 513 meters from their nearest stop. Across all routes, there are approximately 61 daily trips, which amounts to around 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)'s residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Willow Vale - Pimpama (West).

Younger cohorts in particular have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~4,275 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.8 and 8.9% of residents respectively. 73.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.6% across Rest of Qld. The area has 6.4% of residents aged 65 and over (538 people), which is lower than the 12.0% in Rest of Qld.

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

Willow Vale-Pimpama (West), surveyed between July 2016 and June 2021, had above-average cultural diversity with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.1%. The most notable overrepresentation was in 'Other', comprising 0.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 1.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (29.0%), Australian (26.7%), and Other (7.0%). Notable divergences included New Zealand (2.1% vs regional 1.9%), Maori (3.4% vs 2.9%), and South African (1.3% vs 1.0%) ancestry.

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has a median age of 29, which is younger than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34, at 20.8%, but fewer residents aged 65-74, at 4.5%. This 25-34 concentration is higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 14.7% to 16.4%, while the population aged 5 to 14 has declined from 15.7% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) indicate significant demographic changes by 2041, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 44%, adding 777 residents to reach a total of 2,535 in this age group.