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Pittsworth has an estimated 3,444 residents, up from 3,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 4.4%. Density is about 58 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population estimates for the wider region, and recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Pittsworth has an estimated population of approximately 3,444 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 144 individuals (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,300 residents. The change is calculated from a resident population of 3,407, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release along with an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population size yields a density of 58 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment.
The suburb of Pittsworth's 4.4% post-census growth is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.0%), showing competitive local expansion. Growth was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 40.0% of population gains recently, with positive contributions from all other factors including natural increase and overseas migration. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas are not represented, and for projections beyond 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Because these state figures omit age cohort details, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for individual age brackets. Future outlooks suggest growth in the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australia, with the suburb of Pittsworth projected to add 72 residents by 2041 under combined SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 1.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Pittsworth over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped to statistical areas, Pittsworth averages about 11 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 58 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 33 during FY-26 so far. With an average increase of just 0.8 residents per new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction levels are matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more alternatives and supporting growth that could outpace current projections, with new dwellings showing an average construction value of $481,000—slightly above regional averages—pointing to a focus on quality.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $13.0 million this financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. Relative to Rest of Qld, Pittsworth displays moderately higher development rates (27.0% higher than the regional per capita average over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer choice while supporting local property values. However, this pace is slower than the national average, indicating market maturity and potential physical limits on development. Recent builds consist of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% semi-detached or attached options, maintaining the low-density landscape with a focus on standalone homes for buyers seeking space. Averaging about 200 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits classic low-density characteristics. Projections indicate Pittsworth will add 35 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on recent construction trends, future housing delivery should easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pittsworth
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pittsworth, worth an estimated $11 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.46 billion. 14 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning decisions significantly affect regional economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 main projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth, The Landing Estate - Pittsworth, and Tuana Park Estate, with details provided for the most significant projects below.
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Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Development approval granted in 2023. Earthworks and site preparation commenced in 2024, with civil works underway as of mid-2025.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Rhodeland Group secured Development Approval and managed design and tender. Lots released to market in Aug 2023 with guide pricing from $180,000.
The Landing Estate - Pittsworth
A 19-lot vacant-land residential estate with lots ranging from 700 to 1585 square meters in Pittsworth, available for sale with development approval for subdivision.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G)
The Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail involves 217km of track, comprising 149km of new dual-gauge track and 68km of upgraded track. This segment links the NSW/QLD border to Gowrie Junction, passing through Yelarbon, Inglewood, and Millmerran. As of May 2026, the project is in the environmental approvals stage. The Queensland Coordinator-General recently extended the project declaration lapse date to 1 November 2029 to allow for additional environmental information and design refinements in response to 2025 community feedback.Major construction is anticipated to commence in 2029.
St Francis Catholic College
A new K-12 Catholic college in Westbrook, expected to open in 2026.
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge is a masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, on the western edge of Toowoomba, developed on the site of a former thoroughbred horse stud by Wagner Corporation and Richards Group. Council approvals to date cover Stages 1 to 9, comprising 396 lots across roughly 42.2 hectares, with the finished community expected to house over 5,000 new residents. Stage One sold out and completed construction in late 2025, Stage Two (49 lots) is underway and due late 2026, with Stages Three and Four following through 2027.Lots range from approximately 530m2 to 953m2, set among tree-lined avenues, walking trails, future parks, and a planned village centre reusing the site's heritage stable buildings.
Thiess Park Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Thiess Park including children's play equipment, bike mania track, double-sided ball wall, gazebo, pathways, and fenced dog off-leash area with agility course. The park forms part of the Thiess Park Linear Corridor and features connecting pathways, drinking fountains, and recreational facilities serving the local community.
1,617 residents of Pittsworth are employed, from a labour force of 1,651. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 59.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,715, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Pittsworth displays a balanced labor market featuring a mix of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of manufacturing and industrial activities, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area compilations. By March 2026, 1,617 locals were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, though workforce participation was somewhat low (59.9% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census returns showed that a modest 5.8% of workers operated from home, keeping in mind the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, at a rate 3.7 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller share of employment at 12.1% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Comparing the census count of working residents to the local job market suggests limited local employment options. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from local areas, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% while the labor force expanded by 2.4%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.6 percentage points. For the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force increase by 0.3%, and unemployment go up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in the area could rise by 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation and does not account for specific local population growth projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pittsworth is $1,290 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $651 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,153 a year against an average of $57,389. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income in Pittsworth is lower than the national average, according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $44,153, with an average income of $57,389, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $49,169 for the median and $63,908 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 place household, family, and personal incomes in the area in the 19th percentile nationally.
The largest cohort is the 31.6% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,088 residents), which matches the metropolitan region average of 31.7%. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.2%, which is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pittsworth had 1,166 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Pittsworth at the last Census consisted of 91.7% standalone houses and 8.3% other home types (semi-detached dwellings, units, and alternative housing), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were notably higher than regional levels at 38.2%, with remaining residences either mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (29.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $275, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Locally, monthly repayments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well under the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pittsworth counted 1,166 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.4%, consisting of couples with children at 27.6%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single parent households at 11.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.6%, with single-person households representing 27.1% and group houses making up 1.9%. The median size of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Pittsworth hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 956 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (13.0%) sitting below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate degrees (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (33.3%). Enrolment rates are high, with 28.7% of local residents participating in academic courses. This group consists of 11.3% in primary schooling, 10.1% in secondary education, and 2.1% in higher education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Pittsworth means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.6% of residents in Pittsworth report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to notable public health issues in the area, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic disease rates across various age groups, while the rate of private health coverage is low at approximately 50% of the population (~1,719 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common medical conditions locally, affecting 10.7 and 8.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 62.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents of working age display higher-than-average rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.6% of the local population (916 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents show challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pittsworth is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (27.8%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area displays low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.4% of the population, 90.7% of residents born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 74.2% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups are Australian at 34.3% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 27.8%, and German at 9.1%. Some distinct differences emerge compared to regional levels: Filipinos are overrepresented at 2.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Indigenous Australians represent 3.0% (compared to 3.9%), and Irish heritage is at 8.6% (compared to 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pittsworth is 43. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 years is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and exceeds the Australian average of 38. The 85+ cohort is highly represented at 5.8% compared to the region, whereas young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 8.7%. Census updates show the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.7% to 13.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 10.0% to 11.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 11.6% to 9.5%. Projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 85+ bracket showing the fastest growth at 52%, adding 103 residents to total 303.
Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 71% of all population growth, confirming local aging trends, while the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pittsworth
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,300 at the 2021 Census → 3,444 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.