The size of Pontypool is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 8.6% of total area. The population of Pontypool in 2011 was 187 people. By 2016 the population was 34 showing a population decline of 81.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Pontypool is 60-69 years. Households in Pontypool are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Pontypool work in a clerical occupation. In 2011, 82.6% of the homes in Pontypool were owner-occupied compared with 90.5% in 2016.