Pacific Pines, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Pacific Pines QLD is 16,664 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pacific Pines is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Pacific Pines is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Pacific Pines has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pacific Pines has a population density of 1,811 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pacific Pines is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (46.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pacific Pines is $1,980.

Population
16,664
Census 2021
Median income
$836/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$470/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Pacific Pines vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Pacific Pines is $836 a week, 12% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 491st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $470 a week, $150 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 34, 8 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePacific PinesTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$836/wk$747/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$2,090/wk$1,593/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$470/wk$320/wk +47%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,980/mo$1,625/mo +22%$1,733/mo
Median age3442 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.5%20.4% +2.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Pacific Pines, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Pacific Pines Population

16,664 residents at the 2021 Census.

Pacific Pines Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$836/wk
$43,472 per year
Ranked 3,020 of 14,663
Median Rent
$470/wk
$2,037 per month
Ranked 852 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,980/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Pacific Pines Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,090/wk
Median rent $470/wk
Rent to income 22.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Pacific Pines against your income

About $9,057 a month
Median rent $470/wk
Left after rent $1,620/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Pacific Pines Schools

6
schools nearby
5
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
5,907
total students
Jubilee Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 720 students
1058
ICSEA
Park Lake State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 901 students
1032
ICSEA
Pacific Pines State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 759 students
1016
ICSEA
Helensvale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 871 students
1015
ICSEA
Pacific Pines State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,193 students
1009
ICSEA
Gaven State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 463 students
987
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pacific Pines Map

Pacific Pines, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Pacific Pines, Queensland: 27.9401°S, 153.3165°E

Pacific Pines Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Pacific Pines

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (8,175) Female 51.0% (8,492)

Population Density

1,811
people per km²
16,664 people · 9.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,131
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
9.8%
England
4.9%
India
2.0%
China
1.5%
South Africa
1.4%
Philippines
1.3%
South Korea
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.0%
Korean
1.1%
Japanese
0.9%
Punjabi
0.9%
Spanish
0.8%
Malayalam
0.7%
Tagalog
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.6%
Australian
31.6%
Scottish
8.8%
Irish
8.1%
German
4.3%
Maori
4.2%
Chinese
3.5%
New Zealander
3.2%
Indian
3.1%
Italian
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.4%
Catholic
15.5%
Anglican
10.4%
Not stated
5.9%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Islam
2.0%
Uniting Church
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.7% 6,180
Separated
3.5% 439
Divorced
8.2% 1,041
Widowed
2.4% 304
Never married
37.3% 4,731

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.1%
Couple: no children
18.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.6%
2 persons
28.8%
3 persons
21.4%
4 persons
25.7%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Pacific Pines

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,185 occupied private dwellings in Pacific Pines at the 2021 Census, 32.4% were rented, 17.0% owned outright and 49.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 22 dwellings
Owned outright
17.0% 879 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.3% 2,556 dwellings
Rented
32.4% 1,678 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
76.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
18.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.1%
2 bedrooms
0.9%
3 bedrooms
33.6%
4 bedrooms
56.0%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.0%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
47.8%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Pacific Pines

Employment

Employed full-time
43.4% 4,943 people
Employed part-time
25.6% 2,916 people
Unemployed
4.2% 478 people
Not in labour force
26.8% 3,052 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Managers
10.9%
Sales Workers
7.4%
Labourers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Walked only
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.6%
Train
0.5%
Bus
0.5%
Tram/Light Rail
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
8.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.1%
Society & Culture
14.6%
Engineering
14.5%
Health
14.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.3%
Education
7.9%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Information Technology
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
27.8%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.2%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,421
Asthma
601
Arthritis
390
Diabetes
325
Heart disease
256
Lung condition
227
Cancer
155
Kidney disease
103
Stroke
83
Dementia
23

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 1,321
Did not provide
89.1% 10,812

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.1% 1,352
Not a volunteer
88.9% 10,825

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 38
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 19
Previously served
2.0% 250
Never served
97.5% 11,915

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.3%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
15.8%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
72
1961: 1970
221
1971: 1980
274
1981: 1990
463
1991: 2000
745
2001: 2010
1,969
2011: 2015
924
2016
133
2017
151
2018
134
2019
134
2020
65
2021
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.1%
moved in the last year
47.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
13,321
Moved from QLD
1,580
Moved: same area (SA2)
463
Moved from NSW
189
Moved from VIC
93
Moved from overseas
92
Moved from SA
32
Moved from WA
16
Moved from NT
16
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from TAS
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.5%
Step family: no other children
10.2%
Blended family: no other children
6.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.3%
Step family: other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Pacific Pines

The closest suburb to Pacific Pines is Gaven, 2.2 km away.

Gaven
2.2 km away · income $715/wk · rent $455/wk
Maudsland
3.4 km away · income $971/wk · rent $540/wk
Nerang
4.2 km away · income $704/wk · rent $390/wk
Oxenford
4.5 km away · income $808/wk · rent $435/wk
Helensvale
4.7 km away · income $790/wk · rent $495/wk
Arundel
4.7 km away · income $715/wk · rent $470/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pacific Pines

What is the population of Pacific Pines QLD?

The population of Pacific Pines QLD is 16,664 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,811 people per km². Pacific Pines is ranked #221 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pacific Pines?

The median personal income in Pacific Pines QLD is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year. The median household income is $2,090 per week. Family income is $2,131 per week. Pacific Pines is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pacific Pines?

Median rent in Pacific Pines QLD is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Pacific Pines ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pacific Pines?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pacific Pines QLD is $1,980. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pacific Pines?

The median age in Pacific Pines QLD is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pacific Pines a good suburb to live in?

Pacific Pines is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 16,664. The median income is $836/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32248. All dollar figures in AUD.