Nashua vs Pearces Creek
Pearces Creek (median $1,600,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Nashua ($2,500,000).
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Nashua and Pearces Creek side by side
| Measure | Nashua | Pearces Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,500,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Median unit | $366,480 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +1.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 267 | 210 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1563 mm | 1563 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 Nashua (1058) sits above Pearces Creek (1041).
- For buyers
- Pearces Creek is the lower entry point at $1,600,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pearces Creek offers the higher gross rental yield (2.44% vs 2.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nashua edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1041).
Nashua vs Pearces Creek: common questions
Is Nashua or Pearces Creek cheaper to buy in?
Pearces Creek has the lower median house price at $1,600,000, roughly 36% below Nashua ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nashua or Pearces Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nashua scores 1058 vs 1041 in Pearces Creek. 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, Nashua or Pearces Creek?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Pearces Creek vs 2.08% in Nashua. 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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