Pittsworth, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Pittsworth QLD is 3,300 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pittsworth is $651 per week ($33,852 per year). Median rent in Pittsworth is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Pittsworth has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Pittsworth has a population density of 56 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pittsworth is Philippines. The most common religion is Catholic (24.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pittsworth is $1,300.

There were 305 recorded offences in Pittsworth in 2025-26, a rate of 92 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (74 offences).

Population
3,300
Census 2021
Median income
$651/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$275/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Pittsworth vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Pittsworth is $651 a week, 13% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,074th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $275 a week, $45 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older 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.
MeasurePittsworthTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$651/wk$747/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,290/wk$1,593/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$275/wk$320/wk −14%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%20.4% +0.9 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 Pittsworth, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Pittsworth Population

3,300 residents at the 2021 Census.

Pittsworth Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$651/wk
$33,852 per year
Ranked 6,316 of 14,663
Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
Ranked 5,547 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Pittsworth Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,290/wk
Median rent $275/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in Pittsworth against your income

About $5,590 a month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,015/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Pittsworth Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
990
avg ICSEA score
498
total students
St Stephen's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 195 students
1013
ICSEA
Pittsworth State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 303 students
966
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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Pittsworth Map

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People in Pittsworth

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,609) Female 51.2% (1,687)

Population Density

56
people per km²
3,300 people · 59.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,661
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

Philippines
2.4%
England
1.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
South Africa
0.5%
India
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%
China
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.9%
Tagalog
0.5%
Punjabi
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Bengali
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
44.1%
English
35.7%
German
11.7%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
8.7%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Filipino
2.9%
Dutch
1.4%
New Zealander
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%
Italian
0.5%

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

Catholic
24.5%
Anglican
23.9%
No religion
22.3%
Not stated
8.4%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Lutheran
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.1% 1,313
Separated
4.4% 114
Divorced
8.0% 209
Widowed
9.5% 248
Never married
28.1% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.8%
Couple: no children
30.9%
One parent: children under 15
11.5%
Couple: no children under 15
11.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.2%
2 persons
36.3%
3 persons
12.4%
4 persons
12.6%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Pittsworth

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,166 occupied private dwellings in Pittsworth at the 2021 Census, 28.0% were rented, 36.9% owned outright and 31.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
36.9% 430 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.2% 364 dwellings
Rented
28.0% 326 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 26 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
13.2%
3 bedrooms
46.7%
4 bedrooms
32.9%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.5%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
6.3%
$800-$999/mo
9.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
9.1%

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

Work, income and education in Pittsworth

Employment

Employed full-time
35.4% 818 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 453 people
Unemployed
2.4% 55 people
Not in labour force
42.5% 982 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.9%
Professionals
18.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Managers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Labourers
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%
Sales Workers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
4.8%
Truck
1.9%
Bicycle
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.4%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%

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
56.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
3.6%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
11.0%
Education
9.9%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.7%
Information Technology
1.6%
Creative Arts
1.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
34.1%
Primary: Government
29.1%
Primary: Catholic
14.2%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
6.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%
Secondary: Catholic
2.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.6%

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
83.4%
Has need for assistance
9.3%
Need for assistance not stated
7.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
331
Arthritis
154
Asthma
129
Heart disease
121
Diabetes
107
Lung condition
88
Cancer
77
Stroke
46
Kidney disease
34
Dementia
30

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 297
Did not provide
87.6% 2,106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.7% 501
Not a volunteer
79.3% 1,921

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.4% 82
Never served
96.5% 2,345

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.3%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
13.8%
5+ children
3.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
32
2001: 2010
71
2011: 2015
44
2016
5
2017
7
2018
11
2019
9
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
40.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,520
Moved: same area (SA2)
239
Moved from QLD
220
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
25.2%
15: 29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.2%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Blended family: no other children
6.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Step family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Pittsworth Crime Statistics

305 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
74
Theft
66
Domestic Violence
45
Traffic
30
Sexual Offences
22
Break & Enter
22
Property Damage
18
Drug Offences
18
Fraud
6
Weapons
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsworth

What is the population of Pittsworth QLD?

The population of Pittsworth QLD is 3,300 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 56 people per km². Pittsworth is ranked #2,229 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pittsworth?

The median personal income in Pittsworth QLD is $651 per week, or $33,852 per year. The median household income is $1,290 per week. Family income is $1,661 per week. Pittsworth is ranked #6,316 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pittsworth?

Median rent in Pittsworth QLD is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Pittsworth ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pittsworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pittsworth QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pittsworth?

The median age in Pittsworth QLD is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pittsworth a good suburb to live in?

Pittsworth is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,300. The median income is $651/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32336. All dollar figures in AUD.