Farrer vs Pearce
Farrer (median $1,186,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Pearce ($1,276,000).
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Farrer and Pearce side by side
| Measure | Farrer | Pearce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,186,000 | $1,276,000 |
| Median unit | $600,000 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,787 | 2,687 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Pearce scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pearce (1103) sits above Farrer (1083).
- For buyers
- Farrer is the lower entry point at $1,186,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Farrer offers the higher gross rental yield (1.93% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Pearce edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1083).
Farrer vs Pearce: common questions
Is Farrer or Pearce cheaper to buy in?
Farrer has the lower median house price at $1,186,000, roughly 7% below Pearce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Farrer or Pearce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pearce scores 1103 vs 1083 in Farrer. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Farrer or Pearce?
Pearce scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Farrer or Pearce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.93% in Farrer vs 1.79% in Pearce. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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