Pitt Town
Household income in the 94.8th percentile nationally, yet only 10.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 11.4 points below the national average. That combination signals a long-established, Anglo-leaning community on the north-west fringe of Sydney, where 95.9% of homes are separate houses and the median house price sits at $1.8 million. With 79.4% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and an average household size of 3.2, this is one of the more family-dense pockets in the Hawkesbury district. Population grew 26.6% over the decade, driven largely by internal migration at around 170 arrivals per year.
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
34
Median House
$1.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $1.8 million, reaching $1.85 million in 2024 before easing 3% to $1.79 million in 2025. Separate houses account for 95.9% of dwellings, so buyers face a genuinely detached-house market with almost no apartment or semi-detached alternatives. The bedroom profile skews large: 79.4% of homes have four or more bedrooms, compared to the typical outer-suburban mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,969, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.3%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the seven-figure price tag. Outright owners at 35.1% sit alongside 55.3% on a mortgage, meaning most recent buyers are still carrying debt. Renters are rare at 9.6%, which is well below state norms, consistent with ownership-focused demand.
For Buyers
The median house price is $1.8 million, reaching $1.85 million in 2024 before easing 3% to $1.79 million in 2025. Separate houses account for 95.9% of dwellings, so buyers face a genuinely detached-house market with almost no apartment or semi-detached alternatives. The bedroom profile skews large: 79.4% of homes have four or more bedrooms, compared to the typical outer-suburban mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,969, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.3%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the seven-figure price tag. Outright owners at 35.1% sit alongside 55.3% on a mortgage, meaning most recent buyers are still carrying debt. Renters are rare at 9.6%, which is well below state norms, consistent with ownership-focused demand.
For Investors
A renter share of just 9.6% and weekly rent of $570 limit the tenant pool relative to the $1.8 million median, implying a gross yield well below 2%. The 3.4% vacancy rate is moderate. Development activity reached 32 applications in the past 12 months, covering extensions, sheds and change-of-use works rather than new supply. Internal migration of 170 net arrivals per year sustains demand, but the low rental penetration means the investment case rests almost entirely on long-run capital growth rather than rental income. Annual population growth of 1.45% translates to roughly 183 additional residents per year, modest for a suburb of 3,871. Rent growth of 50.2% over the decade shows tenants have absorbed significant cost increases, though the base is small.
Development Activity
Total DAs
276
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-30.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pitt Town iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Pitt Town Public School
K-6 · 290 students
Demographics
The median age is 38, two years below the national figure. English (1,604), Irish (405) and Scottish (372) ancestry groups dominate, and overseas-born residents at 10.2% run 11.4 points below the national rate, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born community. Average household size of 3.2 is 0.7 above the national average, consistent with the large family home profile. University qualifications reach 22.1%, which is 8 points below national, while the full-time employment rate of 64.5% is solid. Couples with children (1,769 families) far outnumber couples without children (701), and the aging trajectory is gradual, with the senior share rising 4.1 points and the working-age share falling 3.2 points over the decade.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
2.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership dominates: 35.1% own outright and 55.3% carry a mortgage, leaving renters at just 9.6%, one of the lowest proportions in the Hawkesbury region. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 95.9%, with apartments at 2.6% and semi-detached at 0.5%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 79.4% of dwellings, three-bedroom 16%, and smaller homes are rare. Median house price eased from $1.85 million in 2024 to $1.79 million in 2025, a 3% correction. Mortgage-to-income at 25.3% remains below the stress threshold, and rent-to-income at 21.1% is comfortable, both below the 30% benchmark that signals financial pressure. The area spans 12.6 km2 at a density of 307 residents per km2, far lower than inner-suburban norms.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,969
Rent / wk
$570
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
19.6%
Couples, no children
3,570
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the dominant industry at 23% of local workers (308 people), roughly double the share seen in most suburban areas, followed by Education at 11% (147) and Healthcare at 10.8% (145). The Hawkesbury fringe context explains the construction concentration: land development and owner-builder activity remain elevated. By occupation, Clerical/Admin (366) and Managers (364) lead, with Professionals third at 320. The unemployment rate sits at just 2.0%, well below the national rate, and the participation rate is 61.7%. SEIFA scores show a mixed picture: IRSD decile 8 and IRSAD decile 8 reflect moderate-to-high advantage, while the IER decile 10 confirms strong household economic resources, consistent with the 94.8th percentile household income.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
6,981
Unemployed
375
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.5%
Part-time
33.5%
Participation
61.7%
Employed
1,788
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.1%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
10.2%
Dwellings
1,182
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 92.5% of residents driving to work, and public transport uptake at 1.2% reflects the limited rail and bus access typical of outer Hawkesbury suburbs. IRSAD decile 8 places Pitt Town in the upper advantage tier nationally, and IRSD decile 8 confirms low relative disadvantage. Volunteering at 12.2% is healthy and 3.3% of residents need daily assistance, a low figure relative to the population size of 3,871. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas including Windsor and Richmond. Rent-to-income at 21.1% keeps tenants well below the 30% stress threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 25.3% is also manageable despite the high absolute price.
Drive
92.5%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.45%/yr
(+183 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 26.6% over the decade, and the current trajectory adds roughly 183 residents per year at 1.45% annual growth. The medium forecast reaches approximately 13,392 by 2031. Internal migration is the primary driver, averaging 170 net arrivals per year, with overseas migration contributing 43 annually. The gentrification stage reads Early Signs, with signals of population up 36% since 2011 and sustained internal migration. Affordability has worsened slightly from 51.2% in 2011 to 54.3% in 2021, meaning housing costs take a larger share of income than a decade ago. The community stability is high, with 76.9% of residents having stayed in place and a turnover rate of just 23.1%.
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 ranks in IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 8, placing it in the upper advantage tier nationally. Household income sits in the 94.8th percentile and the unemployment rate is just 2.0%. The trade-offs are high car dependence at 92.5% driving to work, limited public transport at 1.2%, and a $1.8 million median house price.
What is the median house price in Pitt Town?
The median house price is approximately $1.8 million. It reached $1.85 million in 2024 before easing 3% to $1.794 million in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,969, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.3%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Pitt Town?
No schools are recorded inside the Pitt Town suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in neighbouring areas such as Windsor and Richmond. The local adult population has a university qualification rate of 22.1%, which is 8 points below the national figure.
Is Pitt Town safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Pitt Town in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, Pitt Town scores IRSD decile 8 nationally, reflecting low relative disadvantage, and only 3.3% of its 3,871 residents need daily assistance. Community stability is high, with 76.9% of residents remaining in place and a low unemployment rate of 2.0%.
Is Pitt Town good for property investment?
The investment case is challenging on yield: rent of $570 a week against a $1.8 million median implies a gross yield below 2%, and the 9.6% renter share limits the tenant pool. Annual population growth of 1.45% and internal migration of 170 net arrivals per year support long-run demand. The 3.4% vacancy rate is moderate.
How is Pitt Town's population changing?
Population grew 26.6% over the decade and is currently growing at 1.45% per year, adding around 183 residents annually. The medium forecast reaches about 13,392 by 2031. Internal migration averaging 170 arrivals per year is the primary driver, with overseas migration contributing 43 per year. Community turnover is low at 23.1%.
How much development is happening in Pitt Town?
There were 32 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Activity includes sheds, home additions, and changes of use to residential accommodation. Construction employs 23% of local workers, the highest single industry, which reflects sustained land development and owner-builder activity in the Hawkesbury fringe area.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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