Pinjar, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pinjar, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Pinjar |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.62066 |
| Longitude | 115.82294 |
| Population | 93 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 123.0 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 6078 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 37 km north |
Pinjar is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 93. The locality covers an area of 123.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km north of Perth. Pinjar is located at 31.6207°S, 115.8229°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6078. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pinjar lies on the Swan Coastal Plain, a broad, relatively flat expanse where the land gently slopes towards the Indian Ocean. It lies 21.4 km north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-east of Clarkson. Here, the soil, a sandy loam, supports a hardy native vegetation of Banksia woodlands and scattered Jarrah trees, their rough bark a testament to the coastal winds that often sweep inland. The air carries a faint, earthy scent, mingling with the distant tang of salt, and in the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch across the scrub and paint the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The quietude of the landscape is punctuated only by the chirping of unseen birds and the rustle of leaves, a subtle symphony of the natural world.
Historically, this land has been shaped by the aspirations of settlers and the enduring legacy of its original custodians. Early development in the region saw the emergence of market gardens and small farms, drawn to the fertile, if sandy, soil. While agriculture remains a thread in the local economy, with some properties still dedicated to horticulture, Pinjar's character has evolved. Its proximity to the growing metropolitan area has seen it become a desirable residential locale, attracting families seeking a more tranquil lifestyle closer to nature. The area is also known for its significant conservation reserves, protecting pockets of the precious coastal ecosystem, and the occasional rumble of distant traffic serves as a reminder of the wider world pressing gently against its borders.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pinjar, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Pinjar, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Pinjar includes the postcode (6078), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pinjar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |