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

The population of Pitt Town is estimated at approximately 4,058 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 187 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,871. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,811 in June 2025 and the validation of 36 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 322 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pitt Town has shown consistent growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3%. This growth was primarily driven by natural increase contributing approximately 48% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Pitt Town are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, with a base year of 2021. Exceptional growth is predicted for the suburb over the next 16 years, with an expected increase of 2,094 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 45.5%.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Pitt Town recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Pitt Town shows around 10 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 50 homes. In FY26 so far, 16 approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this has decreased to -3.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting more balanced supply conditions recently. The average construction value of development projects is $522,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY26, $76,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pitt Town has significantly less development activity, which is 92.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, although development activity has picked up in recent periods. This activity is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. All recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 172 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections show Pitt Town adding 1,847 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this region. Key projects are Pitt Town Bypass, Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Box Hill Release Area, and Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill. Relevant details are as follows:.

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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 notably prominent. According to AreaSearch data aggregation from statistical areas, the unemployment rate in Pitt Town was 4.5% as of December 2025.

In that month, 1,920 residents were employed, which was 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney at 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 35.1% of Pitt Town residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Notably, construction jobs were 2.6 times more prevalent than the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical jobs had limited presence at 6.0%, compared to the regional rate of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population with resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Pitt Town's labour force decreased by 3.9% while employment fell by 5.0%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. 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 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Pitt Town's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Pitt Town suburb has high incomes with median assessed at $65,799 and average income of $79,875. Greater Sydney's figures are median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Pitt Town would be approximately $72,589 (median) and $88,118 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Pitt Town rank highly nationally, between the 80th and 93rd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 31.5% of residents (1,278 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 44.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pitt Town was 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented ones at 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,969, above 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 at $2,969 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 compose 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 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 15 different routes that together offer 236 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average located 362 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Pitt Town's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 33 trips per day, equating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pitt Town's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Pitt Town.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups according to AreaSearch's assessment. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (2,372 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3 and 6.3% of residents respectively. Seventy-four point five percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Pitt Town has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (547 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.8% of its population born in Australia, 94.5% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pitt Town, comprising 70.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.9%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.5%).

Notably, Maltese representation is higher than average at 4.2% versus the regional 1.0%. Russian and Croatian representations match regional averages of 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively.

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

Pitt Town has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constitutes 17.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 12.0%. The 25-34 cohort makes up 8.5% of Pitt Town's population, indicating a less prevalent presence compared to other age groups. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 15.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 12.9%. Additionally, the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 8.4% to 7.0%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Pitt Town's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by approximately 50%, rising from 523 people in present times to 787.