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Pimpama sits along the Pimpama River with a mix of new residential growth and semi-rural pockets, where modern family homes and planned estates sit alongside larger acreage blocks for a mixed suburban and country feel. It has a young, growing community — population 24,601 and a median age of 29 — with a strong presence of couple families with children. Housing is more often rented than owner-occupied, which points to a shifting, established mix of households.

Everyday life centers on local schools, sporting clubs, parks and riverside reserves, plus growing shopping strips and community facilities. Transport is practical for commuters with access to the M1, local bus services and a new Pimpama station on the Gold Coast line with integrated bus connections and park-and-ride. Ongoing education and civic projects, an established sports hub and other facilities mean there is continued investment in local services. Whether Pimpama suits you will come down to the type of neighbourhood and amenities you want.

Buying in Pimpama sits well above what local households earned at the last Census: the median house price of $995,250 is about 10.3 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, and the median unit price of $910,000 is about 9.4 times. Renting also takes a sizeable share of local income — a house rent of $743 a week is roughly 39.9% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while unit rent of $635 a week is about 34.1%.

If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures that matter; whether they feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Pimpama recorded strong value gains over the past year: median house values rose 16.5% and median unit values rose 13.4%. Rents also moved higher at a solid pace, with house rents up 6.1% and unit rents up 6.7%. In this period value growth outpaced rental growth, with houses showing the larger price rise while units had the slightly stronger lift in rents; whether that mix matches your investment goals depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.