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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Pitt Town's population is estimated at around 4,035 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 164 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,871 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,665 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 320 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pitt Town has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 48.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 2,376 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 49.7% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Pitt Town when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis reveals Pitt Town received around 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 50 homes. In FY-26 so far, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated 5.2 new residents per year. This demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $522,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $76,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity in Pitt Town compared to Greater Sydney (93.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Recent development has been entirely detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 187 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Future projections show Pitt Town adding 2,006 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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. Other notable projects include Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, and Box Hill Industrial Precinct. The following list details those projects most relevant.

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

Pitt Town's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a high representation. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate was 4.7%, slightly above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Pitt Town was higher at 84.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 35.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Pitt Town had a strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer fewer local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Pitt Town's labour force decreased by 0.3%, with employment decreasing by 1.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that Pitt Town's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 ending June 2023 shows median income in Pitt Town suburb is $65,799 and average income stands at $79,875. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $71,629 (median) and $86,952 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Pitt Town's household income ranks between 80th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.5% of residents (1,271 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan region at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 44.0% of households, suggesting strong consumer spending power despite high housing costs consuming 15.9% of income. Pitt Town's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile nationally.

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 dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Pitt Town was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Pitt Town's mortgage repayments were 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, consisting of 53.4% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, larger than 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%. 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%).

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

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 together offer 236 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 362 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 97%. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 35.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 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 exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 58% of Pitt Town's total population (2359 people) have private health cover, which is notably high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area 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, similar to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Pitt Town has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.5% (544 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Pitt Town are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

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 the 27th of August, 2016, showed a low level of cultural diversity with 89.8% of its residents born in Australia and 94.5% being Australian citizens. The majority of Pitt Town's population, 94.4%, spoke English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 70.8% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 30.9% of Pitt Town's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%. Similarly, those with English ancestry comprised 29.5%, above the regional average of 19.0%. Irish ancestry was also notable at 7.5%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Maltese were overrepresented at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Russians remained at 0.4%, and Croatians were also present at 0.7%, matching the regional average.

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

Pitt Town has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 16.7% of Pitt Town's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort comprises 8.2%, which is lower compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.6%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%, and the 45-54 cohort has dropped from 14.4% to 13.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Pitt Town's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 54%, adding 284 people and reaching a total of 813 from the current figure of 528.