Pinjarra
Statistical Area - sa2

Pinjarra lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Pinjarra's population was around 12,086 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,823 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,263. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,631 in June 2024 and an additional 541 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 14.9 persons per square kilometer. Pinjarra's growth of 17.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, indicating it was a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised 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 was projected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area was expected to grow by 2,298 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 15.2% 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. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25697 homes were approved, with a further 35 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 2.1 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $425,000. This year alone, $44.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Pinjarra's development levels per person are similar to those in Greater Perth, suggesting market stability aligned with regional patterns, and are significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. Ninety-seven percent of new building activity consists of detached houses, with 3% being attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

There are approximately 70 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Pinjarra will gain 1,843 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Pinjarra has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Everleigh Estate - Ravenswood, Ravenswood Waters Estate, Ravenswood Green Private Estate, and Ravenswood Neighbourhood Centre. The following list details those likely 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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 2.8%, and estimated employment growth of 7.8% over the past year as of June 2025. The area had 5,230 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Pinjarra was 53.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents were mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance, with a particular specialization in mining at 1.9 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented, at 3.2% compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. Many Pinjarra residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.8%, labour force grew by 7.2%, leading to a reduction in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and an increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pinjarra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for 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 2022 shows Pinjarra's median income was $53,010 and average income was $70,988. Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020 in the same period. By March 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $59,164 (median) and $79,230 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Pinjarra's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 13th and 23rd percentiles nationally. In Pinjarra, 27.3% of individuals earn within $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan areas at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile.

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

Pinjarra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Compared to Perth metro, which has 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings, Pinjarra's housing percentage is higher while its other dwellings are lower. Home ownership in Pinjarra stands at 33.8%, with mortgages at 45.7% and rentals at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pinjarra is $1,733, aligning with Perth metro's average. The median weekly rent in Pinjarra is $300, also matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Pinjarra's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are 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 make up 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 prevalent at 7.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (35.1%).

Educational participation is high at 29.1%, including 11.9% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education. Pinjarra has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 2,605 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) and balanced educational opportunities. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 21.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, indicating Pinjarra serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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. There are four different bus routes operating in the area, together offering 197 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average located 1264 meters from their nearest stop.

Each route operates an average of 28 trips per day, resulting in 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 shown by data revealing a substantial prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 55% (~6,647 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4% and 9.3% of residents respectively. In contrast, 62.8% of Pinjarra's population declares itself completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. The percentage of seniors aged 65 and over is 24.3% (2,936 people), lower than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Pinjarra, assessed in 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 87.7% Australian citizens, 81.4% born there, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 45.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 47.2%. Ancestry-wise, Pinjarra's top groups were English (35.4%), Australian (33.0%), and Scottish (7.9%).

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

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

The median age in Pinjarra is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 12.4% of Pinjarra's population, compared to a lower representation of the 25-34 cohort at 9.0%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.5% to 8.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 13.1% and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 10.1% to 9.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Pinjarra, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 75%, reaching 1,850 people from 1,056. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting Pinjarra's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.