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Pearce has an estimated 2,713 residents, up from 2,687 at the 2021 Census — a change of 26 people, or 1.0%. That puts 1,596 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the region alongside new residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Pearce is estimated to have a population of 2,713 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 26 individuals (1.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,687 residents. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 2,713, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS's recent ERP release (June 2025) and 31 newly verified addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,595 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, accounting for roughly 62.0% of recent growth. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 boundaries, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any projections past 2032, age bracket growth rates are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting from a 2022 baseline. Based on these projected demographic trends, the suburb of Pearce is expected to experience a population reduction, shrinking by 166 residents by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is projected in specific age groups, particularly the 65 to 74 demographic, which is anticipated to grow by 30 people. Refer to the age section for a more detailed breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Pearce over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS indicate that the suburb of Pearce averages approximately 10 new dwellings approved per year, totaling 50 approved homes over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25). With a modest average of 0.1 new residents per home entering the area annually over those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the supply of new builds matches or outpaces demand, giving buyers increased options and supporting population increases that may surpass current projections. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $269,000 this financial year, highlighting the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Recent residential construction consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% apartments or townhouses, indicating a growing selection of medium-density properties that offer choices across various price ranges, from conventional houses to more affordable smaller options. Averaging 451 individuals per dwelling approval, the suburb of Pearce exhibits an established real estate market. As the population is projected to stabilize or decrease, the suburb of Pearce should experience less pressure on housing supply, which may open up opportunities for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pearce. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.27 billion. 7 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development projects can heavily influence property market performance. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the area. Key infrastructure works include the Mawson Group Centre Upgrade, the Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, the Athllon Drive Duplication, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Mawson Shops 'Shop Top' Housing and Supermarket Development
Release of land for a supermarket at Mawson shops as part of a 'shop top' housing development, providing more affordable homes.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Mawson Group Centre Upgrade
A revitalization of the Mawson Group Centre as outlined in the Master Plan. The project aims to create a more attractive and convenient centre with a diverse range of goods, services, and transport and housing options. Key features include establishing five distinct precincts, creating a new public transport hub, and encouraging mixed-use development to boost day and night activity.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
Woden Town Centre Public Realm Upgrades
ACT Government public realm improvements to Woden Town Square and surrounding streets in Phillip, delivered in stages as part of the broader Woden renewal program. Works include new landscaping and tree planting, street furniture, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian connectivity and active travel links around the CIT Woden Campus and town centre. The initial Woden Experiment placemaking activation (2019) informed subsequent permanent upgrades. The new Woden Public Transport Interchange became operational in April 2026, completing the active travel connectivity precinct.
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The suburb of Pearce features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in key public service sectors, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and stable employment patterns over the previous year, according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, no residents are in work, and workforce engagement is notably lower (64.7% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 70.8%). Census details show a moderate 13.9% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Local employment is largely concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.
The suburb of Pearce shows a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, with an employment rate 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 4.8% of the workforce, which is below the 6.6% average for the Australian Capital Territory. This mostly residential neighborhood offers limited local employment, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents against total resident numbers. Historical employment trends are currently being structured for the suburb of Pearce. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective workforce demand in the suburb of Pearce. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment for the suburb of Pearce will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pearce is $2,362 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,222 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,322 a year against an average of $92,699. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the aggregation by AreaSearch of the most recent postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023, the suburb of Pearce recorded a median taxpayer income of $69,322 and an average income of $92,699. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and compare to averages of $72,206 (median) and $85,981 (average) across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $76,559 for the median and $102,377 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Pearce in the upper tier nationally, ranking in the 86th to 92nd percentiles.
The earnings distribution shows that the largest cohort comprises 28.9% of residents (784 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 34.3%. A significant 41.1% receive over $3,000 weekly, pointing to high-income pockets that support local business activity. After paying for housing, households retain 86.9% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pearce had 1,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 4% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Pearce at the time of the latest Census consisted of 63.1% separate houses and 36.9% other property types (such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Pearce were significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 37.9%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (25.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,383 per month, which is well above the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, and the median weekly rent was $430, compared to the regional median of $450.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Pearce are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pearce counted 1,055 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.6% of all households in the suburb of Pearce, consisting of 32.2% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.4%, with single-person households at 30.1% and group households representing 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.0% of adults in Pearce hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,831 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in the suburb of Pearce is substantially higher than broader averages, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This high educational attainment positions the suburb well for professional opportunities in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Vocational courses account for 23.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (12.5%). Participation in study is very high, with 30.2% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 9.5% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 6.5% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pearce reaches 9 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 9 transport stops operating in the suburb of Pearce, consisting of bus services. These stops support 39 different routes, which provide 2,001 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by bus transit at 8%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 13.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Transit service frequency averages 285 departures per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 222 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.2% of residents in Pearce report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for residents of the suburb of Pearce. Analysis by AreaSearch of mortality rates and health diagnoses shows outcomes that align with national averages, with low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 64% of the population (1,731 people), compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.6 and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 68.2% reported being free of chronic illnesses compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.4% of the local population (526 people), which is higher than the 14.3% share in the Australian Capital Territory. Health trends for seniors are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.3% of Pearce residents were born overseas and 18.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.5%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Pearce displays higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 25.3% of the population born outside Australia and 18.7% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.8% of the community. However, the most notable religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Pearce are English (24.5% of the population), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.5%). There are also specific ethnic groups with elevated representation compared to regional averages, including Hungarian at 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Croatian at 1.1% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pearce is 43. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Pearce is 43 years, placing it well above the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is over-represented relative to the ACT average (15.0% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented (9.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 group increased from 12.8% to 15.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 12.4% to 13.9%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.7% to 13.2% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%.
Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Pearce will transition by 2041, with the 65 to 74 cohort showing the largest growth of 10%, adding 22 residents to reach 259. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are expected within the 55 to 64 and 75 to 84 groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pearce
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,687 at the 2021 Census → 2,713 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.