Pearce vs Mawson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,276,000 and $1,090,000.
Mawson (median $1,090,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Pearce ($1,276,000).
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, 17% 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).
Common questions
Is Pearce or Mawson cheaper to buy in?
Mawson has the lower median house price at $1,090,000, roughly 17% below Pearce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Pearce or Mawson 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, Pearce or Mawson?
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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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