Pinjarra

Pinjarra has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Pinjarra's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 5,289, reflecting a 7.6% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 4,914 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,019 based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 276 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pinjarra has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, outperforming metropolitan areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.0% to recent population gains, although all drivers were positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by the former.

Future population trends project an above median growth, with Pinjarra expected to increase by 1,166 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 27.7% over 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Pinjarra among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Pinjarra shows around 26 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 131 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. This averages to approximately 5.4 people moving to the area per dwelling built yearly between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals in Pinjarra totalled $14.3 million this financial year.

Compared to Greater Perth, Pinjarra has a substantially reduced construction rate, at 58.0% below the regional average per person. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature. Pinjarra reflects a transitioning market with around 249 people per approval. By 2041, Pinjarra is projected to grow by 1,465 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and price growth.

Pinjarra has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

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Pinjarra has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Pinjarra has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 7.7%. As of June 2025, 2,360 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.5%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Pinjarra was 49.3%, significantly lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Leading employment industries include manufacturing, mining, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence with 2.7% employment compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.7% and labour force increased by 7.1%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising slightly by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Pinjarra. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pinjarra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Pinjarra's median income among taxpayers is $47,535. The average income in Pinjarra during this period was $63,656. This is just below the national average. In comparison, Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Pinjarra's median income would be approximately $54,285 as of September 2025. The average income estimate by that date is around $72,695. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Pinjarra all fall between the 6th and 9th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 28.8% earning $400 - 799 weekly (1,523 residents). This is unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Pinjarra, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 9th percentile.

Pinjarra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Pinjarra's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra was at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Pinjarra was $290, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Pinjarra's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Pinjarra has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households compose 69.8% of all households, including 25.5% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Pinjarra faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (33.8%).

Educational participation is high at 28.7%, including 11.2% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education. Pinjarra's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,590 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 955) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 30.1 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Pinjarra has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together offer 187 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents typically living within 279 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 26 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Pinjarra is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Pinjarra faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 52%, or around 2,775 people, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Perth's 54.9%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.2% and 10.7% of residents respectively. However, 59.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 25.8% (1,364 people), than Greater Perth's 27.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Pinjarra are generally comparable to those of the wider population.

Pinjarra ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Pinjarra, as per the findings, exhibited lower-than-average cultural diversity. Its population composition was predominantly Australian citizens, with 86.4%, born in Australia, at 81.2%, and speaking English only at home, at 95.5%. Christianity was identified as the primary religion in Pinjarra, accounting for 46.6% of its inhabitants, compared to 47.2% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups in Pinjarra were English at 35.2%, Australian at 31.9%, and Scottish at 8.0%. Notable disparities existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: Dutch was disproportionately high at 1.6% (against a regional average of 1.6%), South African at 0.6% (vs 0.8%), and Maori at 0.7% (vs 1.2%).

Pinjarra hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Pinjarra is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent at 13.0%, while the 25-34 year-olds make up only 8.0% of the population, compared to Greater Perth's figures. Between 2021 and present day, the proportion of people aged 75-84 has grown from 8.1% to 9.3%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 13.9% to 12.7%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.2% to 11.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Pinjarra's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 92%, from 491 people to 944. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 35-44 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.