Pinjarra station opened on 22 May 1893 as the interim terminus of the South Western Railway from Perth.

For a period of time operations of the Hotham Valley Railway, extended to its depot opposite the Pinjarra station.

[5][6] Following the cessation of mainline activity by the Hotham Valley Railway, the station and yard are separate from the railway which terminates at Isandra Siding.

A new building was erected in 2007 and housed the Pinjarra Visitor Centre.

[9] It is currently suspended due to works in Metropolitan Perth South West railway upgrading.