Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,891 people. This figure represents a growth of 218 individuals, an increase of 3.8% since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,673 people. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,885 in June 2024 and the addition of 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 133 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's growth rate of 3.8% since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. According to these projections, over this period, the area's population is expected to decline by 60 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 117 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has had approximately 16 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 80 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.9 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $344,000. In terms of commercial approvals, $2.0 million has been recorded this financial year, indicating a primarily residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale experiences 10.0% less building activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks at the 27th percentile among assessed areas, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options but stronger demand for established properties. This can be attributed to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. All recent building activity consists of detached houses, maintaining Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking space, particularly families. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 646 people. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should alleviate housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with major changes influenced by local infrastructure developments. Notable initiatives include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, Middle Park Intersection Upgrade at Eumong Street/Riverhills Road, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate here is 1.5%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,129 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical employment, with levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence here, with only 2.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 4.0% while employment decreased by 4.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points during this period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale SA2 has exceptionally high national incomes. The median income is $65,820 and the average is $102,525. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $75,028 (median) and $116,868 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 42.1% of locals (2,480 people) are in the $4000+ income category, differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category dominates at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 56.7% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 89.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale stood at 40.2%, matching Brisbane metro's figure, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.3% and rented ones at 6.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. The median weekly rent in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale was recorded at $523, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.9% of all households, including 51.5% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.1%, consisting of 11.1% lone person households and 0.8% group households. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0 people.

Educational achievement in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 51.1% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the state (QLD) average of 25.7% and the national average of 30.4%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates 13.2%.

Educational participation is particularly high in the area, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in secondary education, 11.3% in primary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has eight active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 564 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to public transport, with an average distance of 1423 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 80 trips per day across both routes, equating to about 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 73% of its total population of 4,276 people have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 6.8% of residents and arthritis impacting 6.6%. A majority of residents, 72.5%, report being free from any medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 73.1%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 19.9% or 1,172 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 18.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale are above average, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Pinjarra Hills-Pullenvale, as of the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index above average with 10.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 50.6% of the population. Judaism, though small in overall numbers, showed an overrepresentation compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.3% versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.3%), Australian (22.0%), and Scottish (10.0%) were the top three represented groups. Notably, South African (1.4% vs regional 2.0%), Welsh (0.9% vs 0.8%), and French (0.8% vs 0.7%) showed higher representation than in Greater Brisbane.

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has a median age of 45, which exceeds Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and is substantially higher than the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 14.6% of the population in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 4.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 14.0% to 16.6%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 17.2% to 16.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. Leading this shift, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 373 people from 250. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 90% of projected growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.