Mawson vs Pearce
Mawson (median $1,090,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Pearce ($1,276,000).
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Mawson and Pearce side by side
| Measure | Mawson | Pearce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,090,000 | $1,276,000 |
| Median unit | $610,500 | $720,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,440 | 2,687 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 642 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pearce (1103) sits above Mawson (1094). Pearce skews owner-occupied (73%), Mawson runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Mawson is the lower entry point at $1,090,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mawson offers the higher gross rental yield (2.10% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Pearce edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1094).
Mawson vs Pearce: common questions
Is Mawson or Pearce cheaper to buy in?
Mawson has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 15% below Pearce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mawson or Pearce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pearce scores 1103 vs 1094 in Mawson. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Mawson or Pearce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Mawson 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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