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Pearce ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pearce, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pearce ACT is 2,687 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pearce is $1,222 per week ($63,544 per year). Median rent in Pearce is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Pearce has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Pearce has a population density of 1577.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pearce is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearce is $2,383.

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Pearce Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pearce Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,222/wk

$63,544 per year

#384 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pearce Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (1,340) Female 50.1% (1,348)

Population Density

1577.6

people per km²

2,687 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,302

Family income/wk

Pearce Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pearce Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 396 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 371 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pearce Country of Birth

Australia

88.3%

England

4.8%

India

3.3%

China

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

France

0.4%

Egypt

0.4%

Greece

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pearce Religion

No Religion

41.4%

Catholic

32.2%

Anglican

9.7%

Not stated

5.3%

Hinduism

3.8%

Eastern Orthodox

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pearce Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

84.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pearce Languages Spoken at Home

Other

21.3%

IAL Nepali

15.6%

Hindi

14.9%

Italian

12.8%

Mandarin

10.6%

Greek

9.2%

Malayalam

8.5%

IAL Punjabi

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Pearce Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 870 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 430 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 45 people

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Not in labour force

35.2% 730 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pearce Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.6%

Postgraduate Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Certificate III/IV

13.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.6%

Certificate I/II

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pearce Occupation

Professionals

37.9%

Managers

27.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Labourers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pearce Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Society & Culture

20.3%

Health

11.4%

Information Technology

7.5%

Education

7.4%

Engineering

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pearce Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

27.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pearce Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pearce Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 1,112

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Separated

2.2% 50

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Divorced

10.0% 222

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Widowed

6.0% 133

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Never married

31.8% 707

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pearce Ancestry

English

26.7%

Australian

24.6%

Irish

12.5%

Other

10.4%

Scottish

8.9%

Italian

4.1%

German

3.2%

Indian

2.9%

Chinese

2.1%

Greek

2.1%

Dutch

1.4%

Croatian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pearce School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Catholic

18.5%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Government

13.4%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Pre-school

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pearce Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.1% 264

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No need for assistance

94.9% 4,931

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pearce Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.9% 513

—

Not a volunteer

76.1% 1,637

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pearce Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.0%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pearce How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Bus

4.8%

Walked only

2.7%

Bicycle

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pearce Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.1%

1 vehicle

40.4%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pearce Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

19.8%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

29.8%

5 bedrooms

10.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pearce Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

40.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pearce Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,130

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pearce Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

217

Arthritis

101

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pearce Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pearce Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.2%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pearce Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.0% 21

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 10

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Previously served

4.5% 98

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Never served

94.0% 2,033

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pearce Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 341

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Did not provide

84.1% 1,806

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pearce Children Ever Born

No children

33.2%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

30.6%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pearce When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

128

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Pearce Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

8.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pearce Household Size

1 person

30.5%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pearce Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,163

Moved from ACT

263

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pearce Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.0%

Step family — no other children

4.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pearce Schools

schools nearby

government

1092

avg ICSEA score

9,230

total students

Garran Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 676 students

1159

ICSEA

Marist College Canberra Independent

Combined · 4-12 · 1,852 students

1142

ICSEA

Mawson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 542 students

1139

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 210 students

1131

ICSEA

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 299 students

1130

ICSEA

Lyons Early Childhood School Government

Primary · K-2 · 91 students

1116

ICSEA

Arawang Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 469 students

1113

ICSEA

Farrer Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 252 students

1098

ICSEA

St John Vianney's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 159 students

1094

ICSEA

The Canberra College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 1,174 students

1087

ICSEA

Canberra Christian School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1087

ICSEA

Mount Stromlo High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 846 students

1085

ICSEA

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

1082

ICSEA

Melrose High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 776 students

1079

ICSEA

Torrens Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1079

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pearce Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,362/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pearce

Your weekly income

≈ $10,235/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $1,932/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearce

What is the population of Pearce ACT?

The population of Pearce ACT is 2,687 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1577.6 people per km².Pearce is ranked #2,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pearce?

The median personal income in Pearce ACT is $1,222 per week, or $63,544 per year.The median household income is $2,362 per week.Family income is $3,302 per week.Pearce is ranked #384 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pearce?

Median rent in Pearce ACT is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pearce ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pearce?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearce ACT is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pearce?

The median age in Pearce ACT is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pearce a good suburb to live in?

Pearce is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,687.The median income is $1,222/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80109. All dollar figures in AUD.