Pimpama QLD

Postcode 4209 · Gold Coast LGA

Pimpama is a large suburb in Queensland within the Gold Coast local government area (postcode 4209). With a population of 24,601, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 29. Households earn a median income of $97K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Pimpama is $735,000, having surged 11.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $650,000 (+15% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $710. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,978.

Pimpama is served by 6 schools, including 4 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 998, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 68 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gold Coast LGA is moderate at 5,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pimpama offers a gross rental yield of 5.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($735K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.0% High Yield
Price vs State$735K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability7.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,064
Mean Income$59,795
Earners7,328
YoY Change+7.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$735K
11.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$650K
15% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$440
POPULATION
24,601
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age29
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$1,863
Personal Income /wk$856
Mortgage /mth$1,978
CRIME (Gold Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,745
Total Incidents5,745
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops68
Ormeau station
Pimpama station, stop A
SCHOOLS (6)
Avg ICSEA998
Total Students5,301
Government5
Independent1
Pimpama State Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 966
Ormeau State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 998
Gainsborough State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1003
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1056
Pimpama State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 993
Data: 2024