Suburbs Pilton

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Pilton QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pilton, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pilton QLD is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pilton is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Pilton is $266 per week ($1,153 per month). Pilton has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Pilton has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pilton is $1,517.

Pilton Map

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📍 Pilton, Queensland — 27.8774°S, 152.0760°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Pilton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pilton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$787/wk
$40,924 per year
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Median Rent
$266/wk
$1,153 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pilton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (37) Female 50.0% (37)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
71 people · 42.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Pilton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pilton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.4% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pilton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pilton Religion

Catholic
25.7%
No Religion
25.7%
Anglican
24.3%
Uniting Church
12.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.1%
Not stated
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pilton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pilton Employment

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Employed full-time
37.5% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
19.6% 11 people
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Unemployed
14.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 16 people

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

Pilton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.1%
Certificate III/IV
35.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%

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

Pilton Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Professionals
33.3%

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

Pilton Field of Study

Engineering
35.7%
Health
35.7%
Education
28.6%

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

Pilton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pilton Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
36.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pilton Marital Status

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Married
52.1% 37
↔️
Separated
4.2% 3
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Divorced
8.5% 6
🕊️
Widowed
8.5% 6
👤
Never married
26.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pilton Ancestry

Australian
41.6%
English
28.1%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
9.0%
German
6.7%
Dutch
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pilton School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pilton Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 121

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

Pilton Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.5% 9
—
Not a volunteer
84.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pilton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pilton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%

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

Pilton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
54.5%
3 vehicles
31.8%

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

Pilton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
39.3%

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

Pilton Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
9.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pilton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
136
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pilton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Lung condition
3

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

Pilton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pilton Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.1%
Couple — children under 15
35.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pilton Military Service

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Previously served
5.1% 3
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Never served
94.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pilton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 6
—
Did not provide
89.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pilton Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Pilton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
36.2%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

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

Pilton Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pilton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved from QLD
6

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

Pilton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pilton Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1051
avg ICSEA score
32
total students
Pilton State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 32 students
1051
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pilton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $266/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Pilton

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $266/wk
Left after rent $1,046/wk
Rent share 20.3%

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $66/wk
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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $106/wk

Pilton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Alberta
Pop: 36 Income: $880/wk Rent: $160/wk
Bushley
Pop: 36 Income: $462/wk
Curtis Island
Pop: 36 Income: $425/wk
Frazerview
Pop: 36 Income: $599/wk Rent: $280/wk
Gurgeena
Pop: 36 Income: $487/wk Rent: $299/wk
Kurumbul
Pop: 36 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilton

What is the population of Pilton QLD?

The population of Pilton QLD is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Pilton?

The median personal income in Pilton QLD is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Pilton?

Median rent in Pilton QLD is $266 per week ($1,153 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pilton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pilton QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pilton?

The median age in Pilton QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pilton a good suburb to live in?

Pilton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 71.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32316. All dollar figures in AUD.