Pinjarra

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

Pinjarra's population is estimated at around 5,731 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 817 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,914 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,328 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 299 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra's 16.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Pinjarra is expected to increase by 1,158 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 17.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Pinjarra among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Pinjarra recorded approximately 37 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 187 homes. As of FY26, 49 approvals have been recorded so far. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 was 3.8, indicating supply lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $425,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In commercial development, Pinjarra has registered $6.1 million in approvals this financial year, indicating limited focus on commercial development relative to residential. Compared to Greater Perth, Pinjarra has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it ranks among the 84th percentile nationally for areas assessed.

Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Pinjarra reflects a developing area with around 118 people per approval. Future projections show Pinjarra adding approximately 1,025 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Pinjarra has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth 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 prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.9% in September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.0%.

Compared to Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 4.0%, Pinjarra's is 0.9% higher. Workforce participation is lower at 57.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 5.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading industries include manufacturing, mining, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing employment is particularly high, at 2.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical jobs are less common, with only 2.7% employment compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.0%, while labour force grew by 9.3%, causing unemployment to rise slightly from 4.7% to 4.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Pinjarra's employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Pinjarra's median income among taxpayers is $47,535, with an average of $63,656. This is below the national average and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $52,108 (median) and $69,780 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Pinjarra fall between the 6th and 9th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 28.8% earning $400 - $799 weekly (1,650 residents), unlike metropolitan trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 9th percentile.

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

Pinjarra's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.6% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 76.8% houses and 23.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent figure was $290, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Pinjarra's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Pinjarra has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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 discrepancy 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, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pinjarra has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by three different routes that together offer 187 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Pinjarra is rated as good, with residents typically living 279 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 88% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Pinjarra faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions impacts both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of Pinjarra's total population (~3,007 people), leading the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Perth's 59.0%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and mental health issues (10.7%). However, 59.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Pinjarra has 26.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,518 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings roughly matching the general population.

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

Pinjarra had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 86.4% of its population being Australian citizens, 81.2% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pinjarra, comprising 46.6% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.2%, regional average: 28.0%), Australian (31.9%, regional average: 21.2%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, Dutch (Pinjarra: 1.6%, regional: 1.5%), South African (Pinjarra: 0.6%, regional: 1.0%), and Maori (Pinjarra: 0.7%, regional: 0.9%) were overrepresented in Pinjarra compared to the regional averages.

Pinjarra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Pinjarra is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 13.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute only 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of those aged 75-84 has increased from 8.1% to 9.6%, while the percentages for those aged 5-14 and 25-34 have decreased from 13.9% to 12.3% and 9.0% to 7.7%, respectively. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Pinjarra's age structure. The number of those aged 75-84 is projected to rise by 385 people (70%), from 550 to 936. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 71% of total population growth, reflecting Pinjarra's aging demographic profile. Conversely, those aged 0-4 and 35-44 are projected to experience population declines.