Pearsall

Pearsall lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Pearsall's population is estimated at around 4,612 based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflects an increase of 368 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,244. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,609 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and six validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,937 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Pearsall has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 2.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 42.0% 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 areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected. The suburb is expected to expand by 763 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 17.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Pearsall when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Pearsall has seen around 21 new homes approved per year. Approximately 105 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional five approved so far in FY-26.

On average, for every home built during these years, Pearsall has seen around 4.4 new residents. This indicates that supply is lagging behind demand, which can lead to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes in Pearsall is $312,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers compared to other areas in Greater Perth. Pearsall records significantly lower building activity than the regional average, with a 57.0% decrease per person. This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

The current development composition in Pearsall consists of approximately 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating an expanding range of medium-density housing options. This shift from the area's predominantly single-family housing stock (currently 84.0%) reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles that require more diverse and affordable housing choices. Pearsall has approximately 384 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature as a residential area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pearsall is projected to add around 809 residents by the year 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may still experience heightened competition due to increasing population density.

Pearsall has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to affect the region: Arbella Estate, St. Andrews Urban Precinct (Hocking & Pearsall), Girrawheen-Koondoola Residential Recoding, and Allara Estate Stage 20-24. The following list highlights those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Pearsall demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Pearsall has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.0%. As of June 2025, 2,925 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Pearsall is high at 75.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 6.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while the labour force grew by an equal percentage, keeping unemployment relatively stable at around 1.3%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and the labour force grow by 3.8%, with unemployment rising slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pearsall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Pearsall is above average nationally. The median income is $60,968 and the average income stands at $75,522. In Greater Perth, the median income is $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Pearsall would be approximately $69,625 (median) and $86,246 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pearsall are around the 72nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 41.4% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,909 residents), similar to the broader area where 32.0% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Pearsall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Pearsall's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pearsall stood at 16.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.4% and rented ones at 24.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's $1,898. Median weekly rent in Pearsall was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Pearsall's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Pearsall features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.0% of all households, including 39.6% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.0%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Pearsall exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.4% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 19.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 28.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Pearsall Primary School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 611 students as of a recent count. The school's educational opportunities are balanced, typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 1049). It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Pearsall has 12 operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops are served by three different routes, facilitating a total of 632 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is considered good, with residents generally residing 294 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 90 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pearsall's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Pearsall, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 57% (~2,637 people) have private health cover, compared to 53.8% across Greater Perth.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.6% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 74.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. As of 2021, 13.3% (613 people) are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Pearsall was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pearsall had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 21.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pearsall, accounting for 46.1% of the population. However, Hinduism showed the most significant overrepresentation, comprising 5.8% of Pearsall's population compared to 2.6% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 27.8%, Australian at 21.6%, and Other at 9.7%. Notably, South African (1.6% vs 1.8%), New Zealand (1.2% vs 1.1%), and Macedonian (0.8% vs 0.9%) ethnic groups showed variations in representation compared to regional figures.

Pearsall hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Pearsall's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 has a strong representation at 16.9% compared to Greater Perth, while the age group of 65-74 is less prevalent at 7.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the age group of 75 to 84 has grown from 2.4% to 4.7% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 has declined from 18.0% to 16.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Pearsall. The age cohort of 75 to 84 is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 227 people (105%) from 216 to 444. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both age groups of 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to have reduced numbers.