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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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According to the analysis of recent ABS statistics and address information validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) has a population of approximately 2,562 as of May 2026. This represents a minor increase of 5 residents (0.2%) from the 2,557 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on the 2,562 residents estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 7 newly validated addresses since the Census. With this population level, the local density stands at 2,117 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national locations by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of recent population gains in the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 69.0% of the overall growth. Projections for each SA2 region are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia releases from 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable or for periods after 2032, forecasts are based on the Queensland State Government's 2023 SA2 projections utilizing 2021 data. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 as their base. Looking at future demographic trends, this methodology forecasts a net population reduction in the suburb of Pimlico (Qld), with the total count expected to drop by 35 persons by 2041. Despite this overall contraction, some cohorts will expand, particularly the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to rise by 77 people. Additional details are available in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development within the area remains highly restricted, with approvals averaging 3 per year, totaling 17 approvals over a five-year timeframe. These modest construction figures reflect the non-urban character of the locality, where building activity tends to respond to immediate local needs rather than broad market interest. Given the small number of approvals, individual projects can disproportionately alter annual growth metrics and comparative trends. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the rate of development is considerably lower, matching a pattern that also falls below national benchmarks. Recent residential additions are evenly split, with 50.0% consisting of detached houses and 50.0% comprised of medium and high-density dwellings.
Providing higher-density housing options offers more affordable pathways to entry, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The presence of approximately 1025 individuals per dwelling approval points to a mature housing market. Given that population forecasts indicate stable or contracting numbers, demand-driven pressures on local housing should ease, creating favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pimlico (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development initiatives play a critical role in shaping regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 5 projects likely to impact the locality. Key developments include Eden Park Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, Weststate Private Hospital, and Sanctum Estate, with the primary list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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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.
1,187 residents of Pimlico (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,288. Unemployment sits at 7.8%, with participation at 59.2%. 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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A skilled labor pool resides in the area, with a strong presence in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of 7.8%, compiled from aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, working residents count 1,187, while the local unemployment rate sits 3.9% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, highlighting opportunities for labor market improvement. Furthermore, labor force participation is lower at 59.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that only 4.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. The region demonstrates a strong employment concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing a share 1.3 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for exactly none of the local employment, trailing the 4.5% seen in Regional Qld. Although there are employment opportunities locally, comparing the Census working population to the resident population suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical regions, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw the local labor force contract by 2.0% and total employment fall by 0.9%, which led to a decrease of 1.0 percentage points in unemployment. During the identical timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment alongside a 0.3% expansion in the labor force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. Future employment trends can be interpreted using the May-25 national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, which serves as a simple weighted illustration and does not incorporate local population 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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Latest postcode-level ATO data compiled for the 2023 financial year indicates a median taxpayer income of $47,860 and an average of $56,130. These figures trail the national benchmark, contrasting with Regional Qld where the median stands at $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current equivalents are estimated at approximately $53,297 for the median and $62,506 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household incomes place in the 8th percentile, while individual incomes rank higher at the 36th percentile.
Income distribution details show that the largest cohort represents 27.6% of residents earning between $400 - 799 weekly (707 residents), differing from the wider region where weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 are most common at 31.7%. Housing costs present a severe burden, leaving only 81.1% of income disposable, which ranks 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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The residential landscape at the time of the latest Census consisted of 45.1% standalone houses and 54.9% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other formats), compared to Regional Qld's distribution of 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative structures. Homeownership rates stood at 18.1%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (23.0%) or renting households (58.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,354 was lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $240 compared to $345 across Regional Qld. Nationally, mortgage costs are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels remain well under the national figure 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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Families make up 50.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 17.8%, couples without children at 18.4%, and single-parent households at 13.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.2%, with single-person living arrangements representing 43.8% and group households making up 5.2%. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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Educational attainment levels fall behind the regional standard, with 22.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for training and qualification growth. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational credentials are well represented, with 37.2% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 27.0%. Enrolment rates are high, with 30.5% of the population participating in formal education.
This group comprises 9.9% in primary schooling, 7.6% in secondary schooling, and 5.7% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - 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 options include 13 active transit stops within the area, served by a network of buses. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, generating 798 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 159 meters from the closest stop. Being a largely residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the dominant mode of travel at 86%, while 4% walk and 4% cycle. Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low proportion of 4.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 114 runs per day, which translates to approximately 61 weekly trips for each transit 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions indicates significant medical challenges across the area. These health concerns impact both younger and older age brackets, while the level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 49% of the population (~1,266 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health difficulties and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 12.0% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
The working-age population experiences elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health struggles. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.4% of the population (471 people), which is lower than the 20.4% average across Regional Qld. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national comparative rankings aligning closely with the general community.
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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The area shows high levels of cultural diversity, with overseas-born residents accounting for 19.4% of the population and 12.9% of households using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.2% of the community. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation occurs with Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported are English at 26.3%, Australian at 24.7%, and Irish at 9.6%. There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups: Filipino heritage is represented at 2.2% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.2% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pimlico (Qld) is 39. 28.6% 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 39 in the suburb of Pimlico (Qld) is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41, yet sits close to the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a significant concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.3%), while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller (8.6%) relative to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 15.2% to 17.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.3% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.1% to 10.2%.
Projecting to 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 56 people (13%) from 443 to 500, whereas the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are forecast to shrink.
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 Aug 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) | 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL32317). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.