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Pimpama Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Pimpama Compares
Pimpama vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pimpama | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,863 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $440 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,978 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 29 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4209 covers Pimpama, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 48 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Gold Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Pimpama has a population of 24,601 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,863, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 961 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Pimpama includes a median weekly rent of $440, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,978, with 7,642 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 57.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pimpama scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Pimpama area, including Pimpama State Secondary College, Ormeau State School, Gainsborough State School and others.
Pimpama is part of the Ormeau - Oxenford statistical area in Queensland.
Pimpama Details
| Postcode | 4209 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 24,601 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,863/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $856/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,978 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 40.9 km² |
| Population Density | 601/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,642 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 961 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.8221642 |
| Longitude | 153.3053934 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Forde |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,764 (27.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,228 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 9,228 (37.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,570 (14.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,813 (7.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,184 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 1,186 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 692 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 527 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 365 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 282 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 198 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 135 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,353 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,626 (48.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,431 (19.0%) |
Schools in Pimpama
Suburbs Near Pimpama
Same Postcode (4209)
More Pimpama Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.