Pittsworth

QLD 4356 • Rest of QLD

3,300
Population (2021)
$33,852
Median Income
59.15 km²
Area
507m
Elevation
Rural CommunityAgricultural HeritageFamily-FriendlyCountry Living

About Pittsworth

Pittsworth is a charming rural town of approximately 3,300 residents located 40 kilometres southwest of Toowoomba on the Gore Highway in Queensland's Darling Downs. The area boasts some of Australia's richest farming land, with cotton, grain cropping, dairy and poultry production forming the backbone of the local economy. This well-established agricultural service centre offers a genuine country town atmosphere while maintaining excellent amenities.

Life in Pittsworth centres on a strong community spirit and rural heritage. The town features a library, art gallery, and pioneer historical village celebrating its farming history. Sporting facilities include a swimming pool, golf course and bowls club, while childcare centres, state and private schools serve local families. An award-winning aged care facility and two medical centres ensure quality healthcare. The annual agricultural show in early March has been a beloved tradition for over a century.

Pittsworth falls under postcode 4356 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4356
Urban Area
Pittsworth
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.74°, 151.63°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
59.15 km²
Elevation
507m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Pittsworth-Toowoomba — Toowoomba 45 min

Commute to Toowoomba

Distance
40 km
By Bus
45 min (limited service, 4x weekly)
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Most residents rely on private vehicles

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre walkable with most amenities accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    122-126 Yandilla Street Pittsworth 4356 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,294
Census 2021
3,300
0.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,680
Income 2021
$33,852
10.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,772
Born Overseas 284

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 78
  • 2. England 49
  • 3. New Zealand 46
  • 4. South Africa 16
  • 5. India 11
  • 6. Netherlands 9
  • 7. China 8
  • 8. Ireland 6
  • 9. Sri Lanka 6
  • 10. Thailand 5
  • 11. Nepal 4
  • 12. Zimbabwe 4
  • 13. Bangladesh 3
  • 14. Myanmar 3
  • 15. Papua New Guinea 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,454
English 1,179
German 385
Irish 364
Scottish 288
Australian Aboriginal 127
Filipino 96
Dutch 46
New Zealander 24
Chinese 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,415
Both parents born in Australia
322
Both parents born overseas
214
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
68.1%
No Religion
22.3%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
223 (6.8%)
5-14 years
458 (13.9%)
15-19 years
211 (6.4%)
20-24 years
176 (5.3%)
25-34 years
314 (9.5%)
35-44 years
330 (10.0%)
45-54 years
381 (11.5%)
55-64 years
335 (10.2%)
65-74 years
378 (11.5%)
75-84 years
288 (8.7%)
85+ years
199 (6.0%)

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