Pinjarra

Population growth drivers in Pinjarra are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Pinjarra's population is 12,298 as of February 2026. This shows an increase of 2,035 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,263. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,631 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 15.2 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra's growth rate of 19.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.1% of overall population gains recently.

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 post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Pinjarra expected to grow by 2,298 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 13.3% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Pinjarra was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Pinjarra has seen approximately 139 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 697 homes were approved, with an additional 164 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 2.1 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $318,000. This year, Pinjarra has seen $44.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Pinjarra's development levels per person are similar, supporting market stability that aligns with regional patterns. This activity is notably higher than the national average, suggesting robust developer interest in the area.

New building activity comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 70 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Pinjarra is forecasted to gain around 1,631 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Pinjarra has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 53 potential impact projects in total. Key ones include Everleigh Estate - Ravenswood, Ravenswood Waters Estate, Ravenswood Green Private Estate, and Ravenswood Neighbourhood Centre, with the following list highlighting those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Pinjarra exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Pinjarra's workforce is balanced with white and blue-collar jobs, dominated by manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate in Pinjarra was 3.1% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.5%.

As of September 2025, there were 5,391 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Pinjarra was 58.2%, significantly lower than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses indicated that only 8.8% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.

Pinjarra had a particular specialization in mining with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented at 3.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.5% while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pinjarra's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not consider localized population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Pinjarra SA2 has a median income of $56,597 and an average income of $74,972. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $62,042 (median) and $82,184 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%. Census data reveals Pinjarra's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 13th and 23rd percentiles nationally. In Pinjarra, 27.3% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan Perth where 32.0% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Pinjarra, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

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 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Pinjarra's home ownership rate was 33.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.7% and rented ones at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pinjarra was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent in Pinjarra was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Pinjarra's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 74.0% of all households, including 29.3% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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 9.6%, 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 7.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (35.1%).

Educational participation is high at 29.1%, comprising 11.9% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pinjarra has 66 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together offer 197 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in Pinjarra is limited, with residents typically located 1264 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 88%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 28 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Pinjarra are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Pinjarra's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions among the general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of Pinjarra's total population (~6,960 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions in Pinjarra are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.4 and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 62.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Pinjarra has 25.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,090 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Pinjarra is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Pinjarra's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.7% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The majority religion in Pinjarra is Christianity, practiced by 45.2%, comparable to Greater Perth's 45.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (35.4%), Australian (33.0%), and Scottish (7.9%), all higher than regional averages.

Notably, Dutch (1.7%) and South African (0.5%) ethnicities were underrepresented compared to regional figures, while Maori was slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Pinjarra's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Pinjarra is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.8% of Pinjarra's population, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age cohort makes up 8.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 7.5% to 9.1%, and the 15 to 24 age group increased from 10.7% to 11.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 14.3% to 12.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 10.1% to 8.7%. Population forecasts for Pinjarra in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 65% (728 people), reaching 1,850 from 1,121. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting Pinjarra's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.