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Pearsondale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pearsondale VIC is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pearsondale is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Pearsondale is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Pearsondale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Pearsondale has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearsondale is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Pearsondale in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Pearsondale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920/yr

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083/mo

Median Age

42yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Household size: —

Pearsondale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

#5302 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Housing

$2,167/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Pearsondale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (61) Female 49.2% (59)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

125 people · 30.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Pearsondale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pearsondale Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

46.2% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.8% 21 dwellings

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

Pearsondale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pearsondale Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Catholic

29.8%

Anglican

12.9%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Not stated

3.2%

Hinduism

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pearsondale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Pearsondale Employment

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Employed full-time

51.1% 48 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.3% 20 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

24.5% 23 people

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

Pearsondale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.0%

Bachelor Degree

6.0%

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

Pearsondale Occupation

Managers

39.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Professionals

9.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Sales Workers

9.1%

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

Pearsondale Field of Study

Engineering

42.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.1%

Health

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Education

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

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

Pearsondale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pearsondale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.8%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pearsondale Marital Status

💍

Married

52.9% 55

↔️

Separated

3.8% 4

📋

Divorced

8.7% 9

🕊️

Widowed

3.8% 4

👤

Never married

30.8% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pearsondale Ancestry

Australian

41.2%

English

22.4%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

7.9%

Polish

5.5%

Dutch

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

German

2.4%

Indian

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pearsondale School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

26.1%

Primary — Government

17.4%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

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

Pearsondale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 6

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 242

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

Pearsondale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 16

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pearsondale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pearsondale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Truck

7.1%

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

Pearsondale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

25.6%

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

Pearsondale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

41.3%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Pearsondale Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

21.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pearsondale Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

243

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pearsondale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Pearsondale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pearsondale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children under 15

23.2%

Couple — no children

21.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pearsondale Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 5

👤

Never served

94.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pearsondale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 16

—

Did not provide

83.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pearsondale Children Ever Born

No children

13.9%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

38.9%

4 children

8.3%

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

Pearsondale When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Pearsondale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Pearsondale Household Size

1 person

22.8%

2 persons

26.3%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

17.5%

5 persons

8.8%

6+ persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pearsondale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

109

Moved from VIC

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

Pearsondale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pearsondale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pearsondale Schools

schools nearby

government

936

avg ICSEA score

220

total students

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 180 students

1045

ICSEA

Wurruk Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students

827

ICSEA

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

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Pearsondale Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Pearsondale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,312/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Income: $626/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Horsham

Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Pearsondale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Acheron

Pop: 146 Income: $783/wk Rent: $271/wk

Adams Estate

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Addington

Pop: 65 Income: $483/wk Rent: $150/wk

Adelaide Lead

Pop: 85 Income: $493/wk

Airly

Pop: 160 Income: $768/wk Rent: $330/wk

Alberton West

Pop: 76 Income: $525/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearsondale

What is the population of Pearsondale VIC?

The population of Pearsondale VIC is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Pearsondale is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pearsondale?

The median personal income in Pearsondale VIC is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Pearsondale is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pearsondale?

Median rent in Pearsondale VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pearsondale ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pearsondale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearsondale VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pearsondale?

The median age in Pearsondale VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pearsondale a good suburb to live in?

Pearsondale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 125.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 22051. All dollar figures in AUD.