Pimpama

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Pimpama is around 32,662. This reflects a growth of 8,061 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,601. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 32,176 residents based on June 2025 ABS ERP data release and an additional 1,141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 798 persons per square kilometer. Pimpama's population growth rate of 32.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. By 2041, aggregated SA2-level projections forecast a significant population increase of 11,570 persons in the suburb of Pimpama, reflecting a total gain of 33.9% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Pimpama was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis shows Pimpama had approximately 387 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,939 homes were approved, with an additional 74 in FY-26. This results in about 6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The supply of dwellings has been lagging demand, leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being built at an average cost of $339,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, $15.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Pimpama has 64.0% more development activity per person, suggesting greater choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 52.0% detached dwellings and 48.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing mix of 81.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Pimpama has approximately 132 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Pimpama will gain 11,084 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Pimpama has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Home Focus Pimpama, Calli, Calli Upper Coomera, and Pimpama - Yawalpah Road upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Pimpama shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Pimpama has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector. Unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.2%. As of December 2025, 17,280 residents were employed, unemployment rate was 0.4% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation was 73.4%.

Home work rate was 11.7%. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, retail trade. Construction had levels at 1.2 times regional average, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.4% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison.

In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 3.2%, labour force by 3.0%, reducing unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Regional Qld had employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Pimpama. Five-year projection shows national employment expanding by 6.6%, ten-year projection by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Pimpama's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In AreaSearch's aggregation of recent postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023, Pimpama's median income among taxpayers was $52,575. The average income stood at $62,154. These figures are below the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $58,548 (median) and $69,215 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Pimpama cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort is 46.3% of locals (15,122 people), earning between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 21.5% of income. Despite this, disposable income remains at the 50th percentile, placing Pimpama's SEIFA income ranking in the 4th decile.

Pimpama is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Pimpama, as per the latest Census, 80.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.1% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pimpama stood at 10.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented ones at 57.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,978, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Pimpama was $440, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Pimpama's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pimpama features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 83.7% of all households, including 38.8% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 16.3%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Pimpama performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Pimpama's educational qualifications trail Australian averages. 20.8% of Pimpama residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (14.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.3% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.7%, certificates at 29.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

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

Pimpama has 76 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 30 routes, serving 2,664 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Pimpama's residential nature. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 94%, with an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 380 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Pimpama are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Pimpama's health indicators show below-average results, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~16,928 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.5 and 8.6% of residents respectively. 73.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 8.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,743 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Pimpama had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pimpama, accounting for 38.8% of people. The 'Other' religious category comprised 3.3% of Pimpama's population, higher than the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, English (27.2%) and Australian (24.4%) were the most represented groups in Pimpama, followed by Other at 10.1%. Notably, Maori (4.6%), New Zealand (2.2%), and Samoan (1.1%) ethnicities had higher representations in Pimpama compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.9%, and 0.2% respectively.

Pimpama hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Pimpama's median age is 29, which is younger than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Queensland, Pimpama has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.1% to 18.1%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 16.7% to 14.9%. The proportion of children aged 0 to 4 has also dropped, from 10.8% to 9.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts in Pimpama, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group, which is expected to increase by 38%, adding 2,690 residents to reach a total of 9,713.