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Pinjarra Hills QLD

Pinjarra Hills

Postcode: 4069

Pinjarra Hills is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 17 km west of the CBD. Pinjarra Hills is mainly rural, a large portion of land is owned by the University of Queensland’s Veterinary School.

Making up approximately half of the suburbs area, the University of Queensland Moggill Farm campus is the only educational facility in the suburb whilst Pullenvale and Moggill primary are within five kilometres’ driving distance. The closest secondary schools are located in Kenmore or Indooroopilly.

The Bellbowrie Plaza Shopping Centre services the Pinjarra Hills community’s retail requirements, and the Bellbowrie public swimming pool provides a community attraction during the summer months.

Home to a number of large prestigious homes on with landscaped gardens, housing styles vary with some modern brick and tile low set and high set examples, as well as some Queenslander-style homes with sweeping balconies.

According to the 2001 Census there were 413 people living in the suburb with a median age of 41. The median individual income was between $500 and $599 per week. Of all occupied private dwellings 87.6% were either fully owned or being purchased; shile 10.2% were being rented.

There are plenty of dining options around Pinjarra Hills. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Try Bellbowrie Shopping Plaza or Brookfield Shopping Centre – you’ll find all you need without travelling far. There’s also Moggill Shopping Centre just a short drive away.