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

As of Nov 2025, Pitt Town's population is estimated at around 3,871 people. This figure remains unchanged from the 2021 Census, indicating a 0% increase since then. The resident population estimate of 3,575 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses, supports this number. This results in a density ratio of 307 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pitt Town has shown steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming metropolitan averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 48% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Pitt Town in the top 10% of national statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 3,127 persons, reflecting an overall gain of 85.9%.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Pitt Town according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Pitt Town has recorded approximately one residential property granted approval per year. Around nine homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, with one approval so far in FY26.

On average, 28.1 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply. This has likely led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new dwellings developed at an average construction cost of $522,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pitt Town shows reduced construction levels, supporting stronger demand and values for established homes. However, recent building activity has intensified. Nationally, the area's construction level is below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent development consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving Pitt Town's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1612 people. By 2041, Pitt Town is forecast to gain 3,325 residents. 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Pitt Town Bypass. Other notable projects include Ridgehaven Estate in Box Hill, multiple residential subdivisions also in Box Hill, and the Box Hill Industrial Precinct.

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The labour market in Pitt Town demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Pitt Town has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. This rate aligns with Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, but workforce participation in Pitt Town is higher at 69.8%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, construction employs 2.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical services employ only 6.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force by 3.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Pitt Town. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Pitt Town's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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

Pitt Town had a median taxpayer income of $65,799 and an average income of $79,875 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,096 (median) and $89,947 (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. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 31.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,219 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A significant 44.0% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 93rd percentile and 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pitt Town stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented ones at 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,969, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent in Pitt Town was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $600. Nationally, Pitt Town's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,969 versus 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.9 percent of all households, including 53.4 percent couples with children, 26.1 percent couples without children, and 8.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.1 percent, with lone person households making up 10.1 percent and group households comprising 0.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 30.8%, comprising primary education (12.3%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (3.0%).

Pitt Town Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 262 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 991) and balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Pitt Town has 30 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 15 distinct routes that together facilitate 235 weekly passenger journeys. The town's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being 362 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, buses run an average of 33 times daily, equating to roughly 7 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Pitt Town, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (2,263 people), compared to 60.6% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 74.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016 (the latest available data), Pitt Town has 14.2% of its residents aged 65 and over (549 people), which is higher than the 9.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, as per the census conducted on 28 June 2016, showed a cultural diversity below average. 89.8% of its population were born in Australia, with 94.5% being citizens and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 70.8%, compared to 55.0% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 30.9% of Pitt Town's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 20.0%. Similarly, those of English descent accounted for 29.5%, exceeding the regional average of 18.7%. Irish ancestry was present at 7.5%. Notable differences were seen in Maltese representation, at 4.2% compared to the regional 2.9%, Russian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Croatian at 0.7% matching the regional figure.

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

The median age in Pitt Town is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pitt Town has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 14.4% to 13.6%. By 2041, Pitt Town's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to grow by 83%, reaching 1,035 people from its current total of 565.