Pitt Town (NSW)

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According to the latest calculations from demographic indicators and validated address registries since the Census, the suburb of Pitt Town has an estimated residency of approximately 4,058 individuals in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 187 people (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,871 residents. The change was determined by comparing an intermediate estimate of 3,811 residents (derived from ABS June 2025 records) against an extra 36 validated new addresses documented since the Census date. With this size of community, the density calculates to 322 persons per square kilometer, suggesting substantial personal space and possibilities for future construction. Throughout the previous decade, the suburb of Pitt Town maintained stable expansion, logging a 3.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 region. Local expansion was mostly powered by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 48.0% of the total demographic expansion, though all other vectors like overseas and interstate migration also registered gains.

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The local workforce shows a diverse split between professional and trade roles, with building and construction jobs particularly highly represented. Unemployment is low, sitting at 3.9%. In March 2026, there were 1,896 employed residents. This unemployment rate is 0.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while local participation rate matches the metro benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that 35.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects pandemic-related conditions.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that local personal incomes rank among the highest nationally, with a median of $65,799 and an average of $79,875. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures would stand at $72,589 for the median and $88,118 for the average as of March 2026. Local incomes rank between the 80th and 93rd percentiles across Australia. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 31.5% of the population (1,278 residents), which is very close to the metropolitan average of 30.9%. A substantial portion of the community () earns over weekly, pointing to strong purchasing power. Although high housing payments take up of earnings, disposable income sits in the rd percentile and the SEIFA index puts the area in the th decile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the Census consisted of 95.9% standalone houses and 4.1% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, differing from the metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. Outright home ownership stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 55.1% and rental housing accounting for 9.3%. Median monthly home loan repayments were $2,969, and median weekly rent was $570, compared to Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. These loan costs are higher than the national average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.9%, consisting of couples with children at 53.4%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 11.1%, comprising lone person households at 10.1% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The community has lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with 16.5% of residents holding a university degree compared to the SA4 regional average of 40.4%. Among university qualification holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.7%, postgraduate degrees make up 3.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 45.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (33.5%).

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Public transport services include 38 active stops in the area, offering bus connections. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes that provide a total of 236 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is good, with residents living an average of 362 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 97% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.4 cars, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 35.1% of employed residents work from home based on 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Local health assessments indicate positive outcomes based on low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses across all age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 58% of the population (2,372 people).

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Cultural diversity is below average, with 89.8% of residents born in Australia, 94.5% holding citizenship, and 94.4% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 70.8% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of residents is 37, matching the metropolitan median of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 17.0% of the population, whereas young adults aged 25 - 34 make up a smaller share at 8.5%. The concentration of children aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 13.3% to 15.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.4% to 12.9% and the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from to . Projections to show shifts in age brackets, led by the to group which is expected to grow by ( people) to reach from .

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Pitt Town currently has an estimated 280 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 124 children aged 0-2 and 83 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 41% by 2041 (to approximately 396 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 471. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.