Pitt Town

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of Pitt Town as of Feb 2026 is around 4,035. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,871 people, representing a growth of 164 individuals (4.2%). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 3,665 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 320 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade ending Feb 2026, Pitt Town has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing Greater Sydney's growth during this period. Natural growth contributed approximately 48% of overall population gains recently, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch projections for Pitt Town are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth over the period to 2041, placing Pitt Town in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. The area is expected to increase by 3,139 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 78.6% over these 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Pitt Town when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Pitt Town has had around 5 dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 28 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9 new residents are expected for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting demand exceeds supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $522,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $76,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Pitt Town's lower development activity usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, though recent periods show increased activity. This activity remains lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. All approved developments since FY-21 are detached dwellings, preserving Pitt Town's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 350 people.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pitt Town is projected to add 3,173 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Pitt Town has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Pitt Town Bypass, Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Pitt Town remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Pitt Town has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of September 2025. This rate matches Greater Sydney's figure.

Workforce participation in Pitt Town is high at 82.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census data, 35.1% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 2.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 6.0% of employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pitt Town's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Pitt Town suburb has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $65,799 and the average income stands at $79,875. This contrasts with Greater Sydney figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,629 (median) and $86,952 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Pitt Town, between the 80th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.5% of residents (1,271 people), similar to metropolitan region patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident through 44.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, though strong earnings place disposable income at the 93rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Pitt Town is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Pitt Town's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% were houses and 44.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Pitt Town stood at 35.6%, higher than Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were mortgaged (55.1%) or rented (9.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pitt Town was $2,969, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Pitt Town's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pitt Town features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.9% of all households, including 53.4% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.1%, with lone person households at 10.1% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Pitt Town shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (33.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.3%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (3.0%).

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

Pitt Town has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that collectively facilitate 236 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 362 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents in this predominantly residential region commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 97%. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 35.1% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pitt Town's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Pitt Town's health outcomes show remarkable results, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 58% of Pitt Town's total population (2,359 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. Pitt Town has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 14.4% (581 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Pitt Town are notably strong, closely mirroring those of the general population nationally.

Pitt Town is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Pitt Town was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.8% of its population born in Australia, 94.5% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Pitt Town is Christianity, which makes up 70.8% of people in Pitt Town, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Pitt Town are Australian (30.9%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.5%).

These percentages are substantially higher than the regional averages: Australian at 17.8%, English at 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 4.2% of Pitt Town compared to 1.0% regionally, Russian at 0.4% (the same as regional average), and Croatian at 0.7% (also the same as regional average).

Pitt Town's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Pitt Town is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pitt Town has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 increased from 13.3% to 14.8%, while those aged 75-84 rose from 4.2% to 5.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 14.4% to 13.4%. By the year 2041, Pitt Town's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 84%, adding 452 people and reaching a total of 993 from its previous figure of 540.