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 is around 5,891 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 218 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,673 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,885 in June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 133 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's growth rate of 3.8% since census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a decline of 60 persons by 2041 according to this methodology, but growth is anticipated across specific age cohorts, led by 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 averaged approximately 16 residential property approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 80 homes were approved, with another 5 granted in FY26 to date. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 1.9 new residents annually.

The average construction cost for new properties was $344,000. In FY26, there have been $2.0 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has seen 10% less building activity per capita. Nationally, it ranks at the 27th percentile for areas assessed, indicating limited buyer options but strong demand for established properties.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 646 people. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should ease housing demand pressures in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road), McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment. The following list details those 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 an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate here is 1.5%. As of September 2025, there are 3,129 residents employed, which is 2.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation lags at 65.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. A high proportion of residents work from home, with 38.5% doing so according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is particularly notable at 1.8 times the regional average, while transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.5%, compared to the regional average of 5.6%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 4.0% and employment by 4.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.5%. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling to 3.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows that Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale SA2 has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $68,927 and the average income stands at $101,854. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $75,758 (median) and $111,948 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 42.1% of locals (2,480 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from surrounding regions where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 56.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 89.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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). This compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.3% and rented ones at 6.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $523, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 12.1%, with lone person households at 11.1% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 51.1% hold university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. 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 at 10.7% and certificates at 13.2%.

Educational participation is high, 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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 564 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents averaging 1423 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.2, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 80 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 71% of the total population (4,206 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

This figure is also above the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 6.8% and 6.6% of residents respectively. A total of 72.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.2%, or 1,189 people, than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 had a cultural diversity score above average, with 10.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pinjarra Hills-Pullenvale, making up 50.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, comprising 0.3%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, English was the most prevalent (31.3%), followed by Australian (22.0%) and Scottish (10.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African residents were notably higher at 1.4% (vs regional 0.6%), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).

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 45-54 age group makes up 16.3% of its population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes only 4.4%. According to the 2021 Census, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's 15 to 24 age group grew from 14.0% to 17.0%, whereas its 35 to 44 cohort declined from 11.3% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 373 people from 249. Those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 91% of the population growth, while the 55-64 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.