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Pimlico (Qld) has an estimated 2,562 residents. That puts 2,117 residents on each square kilometre. 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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An evaluation of regional ABS updates and address verification by AreaSearch suggests that the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) has an estimated population of 2,562 as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 2,557 people counted in the 2021 Census indicates a net gain of 5 people (0.2%). This figure is derived from AreaSearch's review of ABS ERP figures (June 2025 release) alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resident density stands at 2,117 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent times, population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 69.0% of all net demographic increases.
Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures based on 2022 data, supplemented by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections (2021 base) for unlisted areas and periods past 2032. Because state datasets omit age-specific details, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022. Under this framework, the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) is projected to experience a contraction of 48 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall reduction, certain demographics are set to expand, most notably the 25 to 34 age group with an anticipated increase of 79 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development activity in Pimlico remains minimal, generating an average of 3 approvals per year (amounting to 17 dwellings over the five-year period). This constrained construction volume is characteristic of a rural market, where building starts respond to targeted local housing requirements rather than broad commercial demand. Because baseline approval volumes are so low, annual rates of growth and proportional changes can fluctuate substantially from individual initiatives. Residential building output in Pimlico tracks well below the levels seen in Rest of Qld and also falls short of nationwide benchmarks. New residential development is evenly split between standalone homes (50.0%) and higher-density formats like townhouses or apartments (50.0%).
This balance toward medium-density living creates accessible opportunities for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. With an approval density of around 641 people per approval, the urban footprint demonstrates the characteristics of a mature and settled community. With demographic forecasts indicating stable to contracting population levels, Pimlico is likely to see reduced building pressure, fostering advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Pimlico (Qld), worth an estimated $150 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.9 billion. 12 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and national security. 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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Local capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 5 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district, including Eden Park Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, Weststate Private Hospital, and Sanctum Estate, with the most relevant developments detailed below.
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Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville
A AUD 700 million Defence infrastructure upgrade at RAAF Base Townsville and the Townsville Field Training Area to support the Australian Army AH-64E Apache fleet and expanded aviation operations. Works include new and refurbished aircraft hangars, command and working accommodation, training facilities, simulator facilities, maintenance and refuelling infrastructure, explosive ordnance areas, airfield upgrades and multi-storey car parking. The program supports relocation of 1st Aviation Regiment from Darwin and 16th Aviation Brigade Headquarters from Brisbane. Construction is underway, CPB Contractors is the managing contractor, and works are expected to be completed by 2028.
Francis Street Roadworks, West End
Townsville City Council is delivering roadworks on Francis Street between Henry Street and Leigh Street, West End. Works form part of Council's annual roadworks program and include removing and replacing the kerb and channel, upgrading identified driveway crossovers, and renewing sections of concrete medians.
Queensland Rail Support Facilities, Bolam Street
Establishment of new rail support facilities adjacent to the rail corridor at 40 Bolam Street, Garbutt. Construction works include movement of trucks, project vehicles, and general construction noise.
7-Eleven Mundingburra
A retail-led service station development on a brownfield redevelopment site in Mundingburra, Townsville. The project features a 240sqm 7-Eleven Convenience Store and three fuel pumps. It was a project delivered for Spring Projects.
Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade
Upgrade of the netball courts at Corcoran Park, including the removal and replacement of existing asphalt courts and lighting with four new concrete courts and lighting that meet Netball Australia standards. Two of the courts also include markings for Pickle Ball, junior netball, and Fast 5 netball. The project also included new turf, landscaping, and seating.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication
Duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge over the Ross River, adjacent to the existing bridge, to increase capacity from two to four lanes. Includes pavement upgrades, lighting, CCTV, and improved pedestrian and bike crossings.
1,185 residents of Pimlico (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,288. Unemployment sits at 8.0%, with participation at 59.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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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Pimlico maintains a capable labor pool with notable concentrations in core community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.0% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,185 residents, while the jobless rate exceeded Regional Qld's 3.9% by 4.1 percentage points, signaling potential for labor absorption. At 59.6%, local labor force participation remains lower than the 64.2% documented across Regional Qld. Furthermore, Census data revealed that only 4.6% of workers operated from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety.
The local labor market exhibits strong specialization in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing recorded no local representation compared to a regional benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing the Census count of locally residing workers against the area's resident population suggests that a substantial portion of the workforce journeys outside the suburb for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, Pimlico's workforce shrank by 2.1% and employment declined by 1.2%, which together lowered the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in labor force size, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader labor demand insights can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections across five and ten-year horizons, weighted against the suburb's industry profile. Although national job counts are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector trajectories diverge substantially. Modeling these industry rates onto Pimlico's employment base indicates potential local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents a baseline weighting calculation for comparison and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pimlico (Qld) is $1,128 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $738 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,860 a year against an average of $56,130. 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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AreaSearch's analysis of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings in Pimlico sit below nationwide figures, recording a median income of $47,860 and an average income of $56,130. These results compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $53,297 (median) and $62,506 (average) by March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household earnings placed in the 8th percentile, whereas individual income achieved the 36th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest local cohort comprises 27.6% earning $400 - 799 weekly (707 residents), contrasting with regional patterns where 31.7% are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Cost-of-living constraints remain acute, leaving only 81.1% of income remaining, placing the area in the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pimlico (Qld) had 1,123 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 16% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,354 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Pimlico's residential fabric consists of 45.1% houses and 54.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and other housing types), diverging from Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Pimlico stands at 18.1%, trailing the broader region, while mortgaged properties represent 23.0% and rental accommodation encompasses 58.9%. Typical monthly mortgage installments stand at $1,354, markedly below the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly rental outlays average $240 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to nationwide figures, local mortgage servicing costs sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain substantially lower than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pimlico (Qld) counted 1,123 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 50.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (17.8%), couples without children (18.4%), and single parent families (13.2%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 49.2%, with lone person households representing 43.8% and group households comprising 5.2%. With a median household size of 2.0 people, average occupancy remains lower than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.7% of adults in Pimlico (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Pimlico sits below broader benchmarks, with 22.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, in contrast to 30.4% across Australia. This educational gap presents scope for vocational upskilling and academic advancement. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (27.0%). Student participation rates are substantial, with 30.5% of the local population actively undertaking formal education. This enrollment consists of 9.9% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.7% engaged in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Pimlico (Qld) reaches 13 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Pimlico includes 13 active transit stops serviced by buses. A network of 5 distinct bus routes operates across these stops, delivering 798 weekly passenger trips. Transit accessibility is strong, with commuters situated an average distance of 159 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its predominantly residential profile, the majority of the workforce travels out of the suburb, with private car travel representing 86% of journeys, while 4% walk and 4% commute by bicycle. Motor vehicle availability averages 0.9 per dwelling, sitting below regional standards. Working from home accounted for 4.6% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency provides an average of 114 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 61 weekly trips per individual stop.
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63.6% of residents in Pimlico (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence point to notable health challenges in Pimlico across various age demographics, alongside a comparatively low rate of private health cover at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,266 people). This level trails the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld as well as the national rate of 55.7%. The most widely reported chronic diagnoses among residents are mental health issues (12.0%) and arthritis (9.1%), while 63.6% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions present a considerable burden within the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the community (458 people), tracking below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld. Senior health metrics show some areas of strain, though national comparative ranks generally align with overall population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pimlico (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 12.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.3%) and Australian (24.7%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pimlico registers above-average cultural variety, with 19.4% of residents born abroad and 12.9% speaking a language other than English in the home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, encompassing 52.2% of the local community. The most distinct relative demographic concentration is found in Judaism, representing 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% standard across Regional Qld. Evaluating ancestral background through parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages in Pimlico are English (26.3%), Australian (24.7%), and Irish (9.6%). Distinct deviations from regional patterns are also evident among other backgrounds, including Filipino residents who represent 2.2% of Pimlico (versus 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.2% (versus 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pimlico (Qld) is 39. 27.8% 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 demographic structure of the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) leans toward younger age brackets. Based on figures revised to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 31.3% of the populace compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 26.6% against a regional benchmark of 29.6%. The median age is estimated at 39, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that same period. The most prominent shift since the Census is the expansion of the young to middle aged adult cohort from 29.2% to an estimated 31.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest demographic addition will occur within the young to middle aged adult cohort, adding 61 residents (8%) to reach 863, while the cohorts for children and young adults, middle-aged persons, and early retirees are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pimlico (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,557 at the 2021 Census → 2,562 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 Aug 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 (SAL32317). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.