Pittsworth
At $352,000, Pittsworth's median house price sits well below the national average, yet household income lands in only the 30th percentile nationally. The suburb covers 59 square kilometres on the Darling Downs with 3,300 residents and a median age of 43, three years above national. Owner-occupiers are the clear majority, with 38.4% owning outright and 32.5% carrying a mortgage. The IRSAD decile of 3 and IEO decile of 3 flag below-average socioeconomic conditions compared to national benchmarks, reflecting lower university attainment and wages than most Queensland centres.
Population
3,300
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,290/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$352K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $352,000 is well below the national median, and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,300 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 91.7%, so buyers face minimal apartment competition. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 38% and three-bedroom homes 46.6%, giving families large floor plans at modest prices. The 38.4% outright-ownership rate reflects long-settled landholder families rather than speculative churn. Vacancy at 9.8% is elevated, signalling softer demand than coastal markets and keeping price appreciation subdued.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $352,000 is well below the national median, and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,300 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 91.7%, so buyers face minimal apartment competition. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 38% and three-bedroom homes 46.6%, giving families large floor plans at modest prices. The 38.4% outright-ownership rate reflects long-settled landholder families rather than speculative churn. Vacancy at 9.8% is elevated, signalling softer demand than coastal markets and keeping price appreciation subdued.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $275 against a $352,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than most southeast Queensland coastal markets. The 29.1% renter share provides a tenant pool, though the 9.8% vacancy rate is elevated and signals landlords may face longer vacancy periods between tenancies. Development activity is low at 4 applications in 12 months, so new supply is not compressing yields. Rent grew 35% over the measured period, well above income growth of 9.2%, meaning landlords have captured real gains. Net migration averages just 20 arrivals annually, so demand growth is gradual rather than surge-driven.
Development Activity
Total DAs
32
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-54.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pittsworth iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Stephen's School
Prep-6 · 195 students
Pittsworth State School
Prep-6 · 303 students
Pittsworth State High School
7-12 · 506 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3 years above national, and the aging trajectory is confirmed by a 5.1 point rise in the senior share over the decade. University qualifications reach only 15.2%, which is 14.9 points below the national rate, consistent with the IEO decile 3 score. The overseas-born population of 9.3% is 12.3 points below national, so the community is predominantly Australian-born. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,179), German (385) and Irish (364), reflecting Darling Downs agricultural settlement. Volunteering at 20.7% exceeds many urban averages, consistent with the mutual-aid culture of farming regions.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.7%
Houses
6.4%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner tenure is strong in Pittsworth relative to national norms: 38.4% own outright and 32.5% carry a mortgage, combining for 70.9%, well above the national owner-occupier share. Renters account for 29.1%. The stock is 91.7% detached houses with minimal apartment supply. Three-bedroom homes lead at 46.6% and four-plus bedroom at 38%, meaning the typical home is large for a 2.5-person household. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,300 and rent-to-income of 21.3% both stay below stress thresholds despite incomes in the 30th percentile nationally, because the $352,000 median is low in absolute terms.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$275
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$651
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.8%
Unoccupied
127
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.7%
Couples, no children
2,441
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 16.2%, followed by Agriculture at 13.4% and Education at 12%, reflecting Pittsworth's role as a service hub for the Darling Downs farming region. Construction is 10.8% and Manufacturing 7.8%. By occupation, Labourers (228) are the largest group, ahead of Managers (168) and Clerical/Admin (160), consistent with the IEO decile 3 score that places occupation and education outcomes below 70% of Australian suburbs nationally. Unemployment is 3.8% and full-time employment reaches 64.4%. Real income growth of 9.2% over the decade trails rent growth of 35%, squeezing renter affordability despite the low absolute price level.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
3,218
Unemployed
60
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.4%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
50.8%
Employed
1,277
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.2%
Postgraduate
2.3%
Born Overseas
9.3%
Dwellings
1,166
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 86.7% driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport, well below national averages for active and transit modes. The IRSAD decile of 3 and IRSD decile of 4 both indicate below-average socioeconomic conditions compared to national benchmarks. Need-for-assistance runs at 10.1% (308 residents), which is elevated relative to the 43-year median age and aligns with the decile 3 disadvantage score. No schools appear in the dataset boundary, though Education employs 12% of local workers, suggesting facilities exist nearby. Rent stress at 21.3% and mortgage stress at 23.3% stay below critical thresholds.
Drive
86.7%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
6.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.57%/yr
(+34 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 9.5% over the decade at 0.57% annually, adding about 34 residents per year, slower than the national average growth rate. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 population reaching around 6,200 by 2031 from 5,951 in 2025. The migration balance is even, with internal net gain of 12 per year and overseas net gain of 8. Affordability held stable between 38.8% in 2011 and 39% in 2021, compared to the sharp compression seen in coastal Queensland markets. The gentrification score of 30 sits in the early signs stage, reflecting modest income growth of 9.2% and an aging trajectory rather than a wave of younger, higher-income arrivals.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+8
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pittsworth compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pittsworth a good suburb to live in?
Pittsworth suits households seeking affordable detached housing in a regional setting. The $352,000 estimated median and $1,300 monthly mortgage repayments keep ownership accessible, and mortgage-to-income at 23.3% is below the 30% stress threshold. The tradeoff is an IRSAD decile of 3, indicating below-average socioeconomic resources compared to 70% of Australian suburbs, and near-total car dependence with 86.7% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Pittsworth?
The estimated median house price is $352,000 based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $275 and monthly mortgage repayments are approximately $1,300. The rent-to-income ratio of 21.3% and mortgage-to-income of 23.3% both sit below financial stress thresholds.
What schools are in Pittsworth?
No schools are recorded inside the Pittsworth suburb boundary in this dataset. Despite that, Education accounts for 12% of local employment (91 workers), suggesting educational facilities serving the broader Pittsworth area are nearby. Families should verify school catchments directly with the Queensland Department of Education.
Is Pittsworth safe?
Crime data is not available for Pittsworth in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4 nationally, placing it below average on relative disadvantage measures. The 20.7% volunteering rate and 77.8% residential stability rate suggest a cohesive community where most residents have stayed long term.
Is Pittsworth good for property investment?
The $275 weekly rent against a $352,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, above most southeast Queensland coastal markets. However, the 9.8% vacancy rate is elevated, which means longer periods between tenants is a real risk. Rent grew 35% over the measured period compared to income growth of 9.2%, indicating landlords have captured real gains, but demand is driven by modest migration of roughly 20 net arrivals per year rather than strong population growth.
How is Pittsworth's population changing?
Pittsworth's population grew 9.5% over the decade at a rate of 0.57% annually, adding about 34 residents per year. The broader SA2 population sat at 5,951 in 2025, with medium forecasts projecting around 6,200 by 2031. The trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 5.1 points and the working-age share down 2.7 points over the decade.
What industries drive Pittsworth's economy?
Healthcare is the largest employer at 16.2%, followed by Agriculture at 13.4% and Education at 12%. Construction accounts for 10.8% and Manufacturing 7.8%. Pittsworth functions as a service hub for Darling Downs farming country, and its SEIFA IEO decile 3 reflects the wage profile of those industries compared to national benchmarks.
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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