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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of Pearce is around 2,730. This reflects an increase of 43 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,687. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,698 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,605 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pearce's 1.6% growth since census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Considering the projected demographic shifts, over this period projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to contract by 175 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 65 to 74 age group, which is projected to increase by 33 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Pearce has experienced approximately 10 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 50 homes. This equates to around 449 people per dwelling approval in Pearce. Between FY21 and FY25, there was an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed.

Commercial development approvals this financial year totalled $269,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. New development comprised 67% standalone homes and 33% attached dwellings, offering varied housing types at different price points.

Population projections indicate stability or decline in Pearce, which may reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Pearce has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a local area can be significantly influenced by changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified one project that is expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include the Mawson Group Centre Upgrade, Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Athllon Drive Duplication, and Canberra Hospital Master Plan. The following list provides details on those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Pearce ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Pearce has a highly educated workforce. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Employment stability has been relative over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 0 residents are employed. Workforce participation lags at 65.1%, compared to Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 13.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors. Health care & social assistance shows particularly strong specialization, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, retail trade has lower representation at 4.8% versus the regional average of 6.6%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Employment trend data is currently being compiled for Pearce. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Pearce. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pearce's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes. This extrapolation does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Pearce had a median taxpayer income of $69,322 and an average level of $92,699. These figures are high nationally compared to ACT's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $75,741 (median) and $101,283 (average), based on a 9.26% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, Pearce's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets showed 28.9% of residents earning over $4,000 weekly, differing from surrounding regions where most earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Notably, 41.1% earned above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that fuels local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retained 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Pearce, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 63.1% houses and 36.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pearce was 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented dwellings at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearce was $2,383, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Pearce was $430, while it was $450 in Australian Capital Territory. Nationally, Pearce's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 67.6% of all households, consisting of 32.2% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.4%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with 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

In Pearce, 50.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. This high educational attainment is beneficial for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 12.5%.

Educational participation is 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 39 different routes that together facilitate 2001 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically living 221 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 86% of residents, while buses are used by 8%. 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. Across all routes, service frequency averages 285 trips daily, equating to approximately 222 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pearce's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Pearce residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to data analyzed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely consistent with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 64% of Pearce's total population (1,742 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.6 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 68.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. Pearce has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.5% (532 people), compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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 compared to 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, accounting for 52.8%. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation of 0.4%, higher than 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%). Some ethnic groups had notable divergences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.6% in Pearce versus 0.3% regionally, Spanish at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Croatian at 1.1% versus 0.9%.

Pearce hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Pearce's median age is 43 years, which is significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the territory average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 55-64 age group has grown from 12.8% to 14.8%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 12.8%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Pearce's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 65-74 cohort projected to grow by 8%, adding 20 residents to reach 266. This growth is anticipated to come solely from residents aged 65 and older. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts.