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Pearcedale VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pearcedale, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pearcedale VIC is 3,867 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pearcedale is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Pearcedale is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Pearcedale has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Pearcedale has a population density of 114.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pearcedale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearcedale is $2,020.

There were 177 recorded offences in Pearcedale in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (68 offences).

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Pearcedale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pearcedale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$785/wk

$40,820 per year

#3839 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,020/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pearcedale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (1,963) Female 49.2% (1,902)

Population Density

114.8

people per km²

3,867 people · 33.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,165

Family income/wk

Pearcedale 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)

Pearcedale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.0% 471 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.0% 650 dwellings

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

Pearcedale Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

3.7%

Germany

0.6%

Cambodia

0.5%

Croatia

0.3%

Egypt

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

India

0.2%

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

Pearcedale Religion

No Religion

58.5%

Catholic

16.1%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

5.5%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Eastern Orthodox

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pearcedale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Pearcedale Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

21.3%

Serbian

21.3%

Other

16.4%

Greek

9.8%

Hindi

8.2%

Mandarin

8.2%

Other Chinese

8.2%

German

6.6%

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

Pearcedale Employment

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Employed full-time

40.3% 1,176 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 738 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 70 people

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Not in labour force

31.9% 931 people

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

Pearcedale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Pearcedale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.8%

Professionals

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Managers

12.5%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

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

Pearcedale Field of Study

Engineering

19.8%

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Architecture & Building

15.5%

Health

11.8%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Education

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Information Technology

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Creative Arts

1.6%

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

Pearcedale Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pearcedale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pearcedale Marital Status

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Married

50.3% 1,589

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Separated

3.1% 97

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Divorced

7.7% 244

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Widowed

3.9% 124

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Never married

35.0% 1,108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pearcedale Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

33.8%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

7.4%

Other

3.8%

Italian

2.9%

Dutch

2.7%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Greek

0.8%

Chinese

0.8%

Serbian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pearcedale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.3%

Secondary — Government

26.6%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Secondary — Catholic

2.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.6%

Primary — Catholic

2.5%

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

Pearcedale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 425

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No need for assistance

94.2% 6,962

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

Pearcedale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.5% 407

—

Not a volunteer

86.5% 2,618

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pearcedale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pearcedale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

2.7%

Walked only

2.4%

Other

0.8%

Bicycle

0.3%

Train

0.2%

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

Pearcedale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

15.5%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

22.7%

4+ vehicles

22.1%

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

Pearcedale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

4.6%

3 bedrooms

41.5%

4 bedrooms

40.3%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

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

Pearcedale Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

28.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pearcedale Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

120

Indigenous residents

7,310

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pearcedale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

331

Asthma

176

Arthritis

144

Diabetes

113

Heart disease

104

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Pearcedale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pearcedale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pearcedale Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 7

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Previously served

2.8% 85

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Never served

97.0% 2,952

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pearcedale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 469

—

Did not provide

84.5% 2,548

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pearcedale Children Ever Born

No children

32.9%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

32.0%

3 children

18.4%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Pearcedale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

108

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Pearcedale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

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

Pearcedale Household Size

1 person

15.1%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

19.4%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pearcedale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,328

Moved from VIC

278

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Pearcedale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.9%

Step family — no other children

7.8%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pearcedale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 177 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Weapons

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Pearcedale Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

679

total students

Pearcedale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 679 students

1015

ICSEA

Pearcedale Primary School-Pearcedale Deaf Facility Government

Primary

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

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Pearcedale Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,009/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Pearcedale

Your weekly income

≈ $8,706/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,609/wk

Rent share 19.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearcedale

What is the population of Pearcedale VIC?

The population of Pearcedale VIC is 3,867 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 114.8 people per km².Pearcedale is ranked #1,974 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pearcedale?

The median personal income in Pearcedale VIC is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $2,009 per week.Family income is $2,165 per week.Pearcedale is ranked #3,839 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pearcedale?

Median rent in Pearcedale VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pearcedale ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pearcedale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearcedale VIC is $2,020. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pearcedale?

The median age in Pearcedale VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pearcedale a good suburb to live in?

Pearcedale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,867.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 22050. All dollar figures in AUD.