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 around 12,239 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,976 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,263 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,631 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 600 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 15.1 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra's growth of 19.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 78.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 estimation, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to grow by 2,298 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 13.8% in total 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, a total of 697 homes were approved, with an additional 90 approvals so far in FY26. On average, about 2.1 people moved to Pinjarra per year for each new home constructed during these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $425,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totalled $44.7 million, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Pinjarra's development levels per person are similar to those in Greater Perth, contributing to market stability and indicating robust developer interest in the area, as it is significantly above the national average. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (97.0%), with attached dwellings making up only 3.0%, maintaining Pinjarra's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

There are approximately 70 people per dwelling approval in the area, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pinjarra is forecasted to gain 1,690 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Pinjarra has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

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

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Employment conditions in Pinjarra demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Pinjarra has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. In the year ending June 2025, employment grew by 7.8%, outpacing Greater Perth's growth of 3.7%.

As of June 2025, Pinjarra has 5,230 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 53.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Pinjarra specializes in mining employment, with a share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 3.2% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. In the year to June 2025, unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points due to employment levels increasing by 7.8% and labour force growing by 7.2%. State-level data from Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but Pinjarra's specific projections are estimated at 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Pinjarra SA2 had an income median of $53,010 and average income of $70,988. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 14.2%, estimated incomes are approximately $60,537 (median) and $81,068 (average). Census data indicates 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 range, compared to 32.0% in metropolitan regions. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

Pinjarra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Pinjarra's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Perth metro had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pinjarra was 33.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.7% and rented ones at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, matching Perth metro's figure. Median weekly rent in Pinjarra was $300, also aligning with Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Pinjarra's mortgage repayments were 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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 disparity 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (35.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 68 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. The accessibility of these services is rated as limited, with residents typically living 1264 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 28 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Pinjarra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Pinjarra faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data from recent years.

The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age groups in the area. Approximately 6,731 people, or about 55% of Pinjarra's total population, have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4 and 9.3% of residents respectively. In contrast, 62.8% of Pinjarra residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. As of the latest data, 24.3% of Pinjarra's population is aged 65 and over (2,974 people), which is lower than the 27.5% figure for Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in Pinjarra present some challenges, broadly aligning with the overall health profile of the general 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 Australian citizens and 81.4% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.2%, compared to 47.2% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.4%), Australian (33.0%) - higher than the regional average of 27.1% - and Scottish (7.9%). Notable differences existed in the representation of Dutch (Pinjarra: 1.7%, regional: 1.6%), Maori (Pinjarra: 0.7%, regional: 1.2%), and South African groups (Pinjarra: 0.5%, regional: 0.8%).

Pinjarra's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Pinjarra is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.4% of Pinjarra's population, compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 age group makes up 9.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.5% to 8.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.1%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 10.1% to 9.0%. Population forecasts for Pinjarra in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 73% (an increase of 780 people), reaching a total of 1,850 from 1,069. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 76% of Pinjarra's total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.