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 was around 5,885 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 212 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,673. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 5,885 in June 2025 and an additional 9 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 133 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's growth rate of 3.7% since the Census is within 1.8 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.5%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a decline of 88 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to grow by 124 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 seen approximately 16 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 80 homes were approved, with another 8 given the green light in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.9 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This balance between supply and demand has contributed to stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $344,000. This financial year, there have been $2.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale records 10.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 27th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties.

This is due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 646 people. With stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale are expected to remain relatively low, 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 identified nine projects likely affecting the area. Major 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.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale has an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of December 2025. The area's workforce participation is 65.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Residents' employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Professional & technical employment is particularly notable at 1.8 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 2.5% employment compared to 5.6% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.4%, while employment decreased by 3.8%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points.

By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase 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.

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 figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,757 (median) and $113,425 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 42.1% of locals (2,477 people) have incomes in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category 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). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale was at 40.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (53.3%) or rented (6.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and Australia's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale was $523, higher than Brisbane metro's $380 and 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 constitute the remaining 12.1%, with lone person households at 11.1% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. A significant 51.1% have completed university qualifications, which is higher than the state (25.7%) and national (30.4%) averages. This indicates a strong focus on higher education in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%.

Vocational pathways also play a role, with 23.9% of residents having such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (13.2%). The area's 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 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops are served by two different bus routes, which together facilitate 564 weekly passenger trips. The area's public transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically residing 1423 meters away from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car being the primary mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 38.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 80 trips per day, equating to roughly 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with younger cohorts having very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 71% of the total population (4,201 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.8% and 6.6% of residents respectively.

72.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,185 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than 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, as per the 2016 Census, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 10.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.3%), Australian (22.0%), and Scottish (10.0%). Certain ethnic groups showed notable divergences: South Australian (1.4% vs regional 0.6%), Welsh (0.9% vs 0.5%), and French (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 significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.8% of the population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 4.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.0% to 16.4%, and the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 17.2% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 379 people from 254. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 93% of the population growth, with the 55-64 and 0-4 age groups anticipated to decrease in population.