21 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
43 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1144/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
8.1%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
4.0%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Pinjarra
Full-time 20.7%Part-time 14.2%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 61.8%
Dwelling Types
Pinjarra
House 86.3%Semi-detached 10.9%Other 2.4%
Commute Mode
Pinjarra
Car 88.9%Transit 2.7%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 2.5%WFH 5.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.4%
England
6.7%
New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
1.2%
South Africa
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
95.5%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinjarra
Is Pinjarra safe?
Pinjarra has a safety score of 32/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ravenswood (WA) (50/100), North Yunderup (54/100), South Yunderup (65/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Pinjarra?
Median weekly rent in Pinjarra is $588/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ravenswood (WA) ($630/wk), North Yunderup ($800/wk), South Yunderup ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Pinjarra?
Pinjarra has a school rating of 22/100 across 5 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Pinjarra Senior High School (Secondary), Fairbridge College (Special), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Pinjarra from Perth CBD?
Pinjarra is 62 minutes by car, or 129 minutes by public transport, or 84 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Pinjarra affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Pinjarra is $680K, up 22.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $433K. For renters, median weekly rent is $588/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ravenswood (WA) ($760K), North Yunderup ($805K), South Yunderup ($805K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/pinjarra
🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🍜 Foodie Scene👨👩👧 Family Friendly outdoor_lifestyle
Pinjarra is an affordable country town about an hour south of Perth in the Peel region, best known for its award-winning bakery and relaxed rural pace. Misty mornings over the Murray River, nearby horse racing, and the historic Fairbridge Village give it genuine character. Housing is significantly cheaper than Perth, drawing first-home buyers, though the town is firmly car-dependent and the Alcoa alumina refinery shapes both the local economy and ongoing environmental debate.
Median property values reach $680k and rent of $588/week, 33% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 62-minute drive to the CBD (129 min on public transport), where most residents drive (68%). The local safety score of 32/100 comes in 20 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 5 schools with a rating of 22/100, below the Perth average. Demographically, the median age sits at 43 and household income at $1,144/week.
“On a whim, took a Sunday drive last week down to Pinjarra. Really nice place to explore, with quite a few things for the kids to do (parks, reptile centre, lollishop, diner, flower picking etc). Bit of a gem. Had no idea it was only 16km from Mandurah either.”— 24 upvotes in community discussion