The size of Pithara is approximately 567 square kilometres. The population of Pithara in 2011 was 257 people. By 2016 the population was 108 showing a population decline of 58.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Pithara is 50-59 years. Households in Pithara are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Pithara work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 88.8% of the homes in Pithara were owner-occupied compared with 72.1% in 2016.