Pearce at a glance
Median house
$1,276,000
Median unit
$720,000
Population
2,687
Median age 43
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Pearce, houses changed hands at $1,276,000 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Pearce itself. Units come in around $720,000, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Pearce.
Median house price
$1,276,000
Median unit price $720,000.
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Pearce itself.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$1,276,000
$720,000
2,687
Median age: 43
Rental data as of April 2026
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The brief
What to know about Pearce.
Pearce sits in an ABS statistical area (SA2) where the median house price is $1,276,000 (2024).
Postcode 2607 (ACT), Woden, part of Greater Canberra.
Pearce (2607) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,276,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Pearce has roughly 2,687 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pearce scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pearce's population at 2,687, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,687
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.79% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,276,000 price tag). Units yield 3.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.79%
Based on $1,276,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.11%
Based on $720,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
41
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Pearce.
Local schools for Pearce
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Government School Catchment
Melrose High School
Torrens Primary School
Mawson Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Pearce.
- What is the median house price in Pearce?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Pearce, ACT 2607 is $1,276,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Pearce itself. The median unit price is $720,000.
- How much is my house worth in Pearce?
- A useful starting point is the Pearce median house price of $1,276,000 (units $720,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Pearce postcode?
- Pearce is in the 2607 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Pearce?
- Pearce is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2607. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Pearce?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Pearce?
- There are 20 schools serving Pearce on this page, including Marist College Canberra, Melrose High School, Sacred Heart Primary School.
- How walkable is Pearce?
- Pearce has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pearce?
- Pearce is close to Mawson, Torrens, Chifley, O Malley, Swinger Hill.
- What is the population of Pearce?
- The population of Pearce is approximately 2,687 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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