Pitt Town
Pitt Town's household income sits at the 94.8th percentile, a striking result for a 3,871-person suburb spread across 12.6 square kilometres. Its 95.9% separate-house share and 79.4% four-bedroom-plus profile reflect family demand and substantial land-oriented housing, while 54.6% of households carry a mortgage. Compared with neighbouring Windsor, Pitt Town reads as lower-density and more family-focused, with 3.2 people per household and a median age of 38. The trade-off is car dependence: 58.8% drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport. This suits buyers seeking space, but not households prioritising rail or apartment convenience.
Population
3,871
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,707/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
31
For buyers, Pitt Town is primarily a detached family-house market: 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 79.4% have four or more bedrooms, compared with 16.0% with three bedrooms. The listed monthly mortgage cost is $2,969, while weekly rent is $570, so a large home comes with a meaningful cash-flow commitment. Household income of $2,707 a week and mortgage costs equal to 25.3% of income indicate stronger capacity than a high-stress profile, although rates and deposit size still matter. With 54.6% of households paying a mortgage versus 34.7% owning outright, buyers should test whether space, maintenance and commuting costs fit their budget.
For Buyers
For buyers, Pitt Town is primarily a detached family-house market: 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 79.4% have four or more bedrooms, compared with 16.0% with three bedrooms. The listed monthly mortgage cost is $2,969, while weekly rent is $570, so a large home comes with a meaningful cash-flow commitment. Household income of $2,707 a week and mortgage costs equal to 25.3% of income indicate stronger capacity than a high-stress profile, although rates and deposit size still matter. With 54.6% of households paying a mortgage versus 34.7% owning outright, buyers should test whether space, maintenance and commuting costs fit their budget.
For Investors
Investor appeal rests on low rental supply rather than a large tenant base. Only 9.4% of households rent, below the 34.7% owned-outright share, yet vacancy is 3.4% and weekly rent is $570. That combination can support leasing when a well-presented property is available, because limited rental stock offsets the suburb's owner-occupier bias. There were 32 development applications in the latest 12 months, adding monitoring risk around local supply and amenity. Wider-area indicators record 50.2% rent growth, while internal migration is the primary growth driver. The gentrification signal is still at an early-signs score of 33, so investors should prioritise holding quality and tenant depth over short-term speculation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
283
Last 12 Months
31
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-29.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pitt Town
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Demographics
At 38, Pitt Town's median age is 2 years below the national comparison, but household size is 3.2 people, 0.7 above the national figure. Families dominate: couples with children account for 58.4% of families, compared with 31.2% for couples without children, while one-parent families represent 9.4%. Overseas-born residents make up 10.2%, 11.4 percentage points below the national share. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry are prominent, with counts of 1,604, 405 and 372, alongside Maltese ancestry at 229. University attainment is 22.1%, 8 points below national, which aligns with the strong trades, clerical and management presence. Christianity is recorded for 2,652 people and no religion for 1,039.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
2.6%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing mix is unusually concentrated in large detached stock: 79.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, versus 16.0% with three, and 95.9% are separate houses. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 54.6% paying a mortgage, 34.7% owning outright and 9.4% renting. That structure explains why the suburb can feel settled while remaining exposed to interest-rate changes. Monthly mortgage costs are $2,969 against weekly household income of $2,707, and mortgage payments equal 25.3% of income without a mortgage-stress flag. Vacancy is 3.4%, lower than the renter share, but the $570 weekly rent still matters for the small tenant cohort.
Mortgage / mo
$2,969
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $570.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $720 · units $500
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,014
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
41
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
58.4%
Couples with children
31.2%
Couples, no children
9.4%
Single parent
1,097
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the clear employment engine, accounting for 23.0% and 308 workers, followed by education at 11.0% and 147, healthcare at 10.8% and 145, public administration at 7.8% and 104, and retail at 7.1% and 95. Occupations are led by trades with 383 people, clerical and administration with 366, managers with 364, and professionals with 320. The unemployment rate is 1.7% and participation is 69.9%, supporting a stronger labour position than a high-unemployment market. Socioeconomic measures are uneven: IEO is decile 5, while IER is decile 10 and IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 8. That gap suggests high economic resources alongside a more middle-ranked education and occupation result; household income is above average at the 94.8th percentile.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
2,066
Unemployed
36
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.8%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
69.9%
Employed
2,030
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.1%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
10.2%
Dwellings
1,182
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households comfortable with driving and working from home. About 58.8% travel as car drivers and 36.4% work from home, compared with just 0.8% using public transport and 0.7% walking or cycling, so daily convenience depends on trip planning and vehicle access. Local school access includes Pitt Town Public School, a government primary school; families needing broader year-level or sector choices should confirm nearby options and enrolment zones. IRSAD and IRSD both sit at decile 8, above the middle of the national distribution, while 3.3% need assistance. The 12.2% volunteering rate adds a practical community connection. For safety, check current incident reports and visit streets at different times before committing.
Drive
58.8%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
36.4%
Population Forecast
+1.45%/yr
(+183 people/yr)
EstablishedPitt Town's annual growth trend is 1.45%, driven primarily by internal migration. Population change across the wider area is 26.6% over ten years, higher than a no-growth baseline, but the trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share has risen 4.1 points while the working share has fallen 3.2 points. Affordability is worsening, moving from 51.2 in 2011 to 54.3 in 2021, so demand may persist even as budgets tighten. Gentrification is assessed at score 33, with the stage described as Early signs. The combination points to gradual, family-led expansion rather than a sudden transformation, with demographic change likely to influence housing demand as much as population growth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+43
Net Internal / yr
+170
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +36% since 2011, Net internal migration +170/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pitt Town compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pitt Town a good suburb to live in?
Pitt Town suits buyers who value space, family-sized homes and a car-oriented routine. The suburb has 95.9% separate houses, 79.4% four-bedroom-plus dwellings and a median age of 38. It is less suitable for households seeking frequent public transport, with only 0.8% commuting that way.
What is the median house price in Pitt Town?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales and an address-specific valuation before budgeting. Pitt Town's weekly rent is $570 and the monthly mortgage cost is $2,969, while household income is $2,707 a week. Those figures help test affordability, but they are not a substitute for a current sale median.
What schools are in Pitt Town?
The local school presence includes Pitt Town Public School, a government primary school. Families comparing kindergarten to Year 12 pathways should check current enrolment zones and nearby schools, because one local primary option does not describe every choice used by the 3,871 residents. Confirm travel times, sector and year-level availability.
Is Pitt Town safe?
Use current NSW Police incident information and visit the streets at different times before deciding. Pitt Town has 3,871 residents and 76.9% stayed at the same address, which points to residential stability but does not prove a crime level. Compare the exact address with nearby streets and check lighting, traffic and evening activity.
Is Pitt Town good for property investment?
It can suit a selective investor, but the tenant pool is relatively small: 9.4% rent, compared with 34.7% owning outright. Weekly rent is $570, vacancy is 3.4% and 32 development applications were lodged over 12 months. Those conditions favour family-sized homes, while the 50.2% rent-growth signal should not replace suburb-level due diligence.
How is Pitt Town's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 26.6% over 10 years, and the annual trend is 1.45%, driven mainly by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.1 points and the working share down 3.2 points. Pitt Town is growing while its age profile shifts, rather than simply becoming younger.
What development is occurring in Pitt Town?
Development activity includes 32 applications in 12 months, with examples covering signage, building additions and a swimming pool structure. Not every application adds a dwelling, so buyers should check each proposal's status, scale and likely effect on traffic, services and nearby amenity. The 1.45% annual growth trend suggests demand is still moving upward.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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