Pearce

Pearce is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Pearce's population was approximately 2,687 as per the 2021 Census. By November 2025, this figure had increased to around 2,730, reflecting a rise of 43 people (1.6%) since the census. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,698 in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density was 1,605 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pearce's growth rate of 1.6% since the census places it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. According to these projections, Pearce's population is expected to decline by 175 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 65 to 74 group are projected to grow, with an increase of 32 people anticipated during this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Pearce according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Pearce has recorded approximately 9 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 48 homes. As of FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per new home constructed each year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new properties is $319,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY26, $269,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Pearce has significantly less development activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. The area's development activity is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Pearce's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 462 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its established status. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Pearce may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Pearce has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Mawson Group Centre Upgrade, Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Athllon Drive Duplication, and Canberra Hospital Master Plan are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Pearce demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Pearce has an educated workforce with 2.4% unemployment as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2%. Residents' unemployment rate is 1.2% below Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%, but workforce participation lags at 65.4%, compared to ACT's 72.5%.

Moderate home workership was found, with 13.9% residents working from home. Key industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Retail trade is under-represented at 4.8%, compared to ACT's 6.6%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by resident population vs working population count. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.0% and labour force by 1.0%, decreasing unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. ACT experienced lower growth rates during this period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pearce's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Pearce SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $71,968 and an average income of $92,748 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $78,632 (median) and $101,336 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Pearce, between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 28.9% of locals (788 people) with incomes in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominate with 34.3%. Economic strength is evident through 41.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Pearce displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Pearce's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.1% houses and 36.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pearce was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented ones at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearce was $2,383, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Pearce's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pearce features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 67.6% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.4%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the Australian Capital Territory average.

Pearce demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Pearce's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 50.0% compared to Australia's 30.4%. The area has a significant educational advantage with bachelor degrees being the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (12.5%). Educational participation is high with 30.2% currently enrolled in formal education, consisting of primary (9.5%), secondary (8.5%), and tertiary (6.5%) education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Pearce has nine operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 39 unique routes that collectively facilitate 2,001 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically situated 221 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 86%, with buses used by 8% of residents. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The average service frequency across all routes is 285 trips per day, equating to approximately 222 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pearce's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Pearce's health metrics show strong performance according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (1,823 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis impacting 9.6% and asthma impacting 7.5% of residents. 68.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (526 people), higher than the 14.1% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Pearce was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Pearce's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 25.3% born overseas and 18.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pearce, making up 52.8% of its population. However, Judaism showed notable overrepresentation at 0.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.5%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.5%). Other ethnic groups also showed variations: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.6% in Pearce, Spanish at 0.8%, and Croatian at 1.1%.

Pearce's median age exceeds the national pattern

Pearce's median age is 43 years, significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.2% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 11.9% to 13.3%, and the 55-64 cohort increased from 12.8% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.7% to 13.3%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 10.0% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Pearce's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 11%, adding 27 residents to reach 266. Residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth, while population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 75-84 cohorts.