Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pearce vs O’malley.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. O’malley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving O’malley (1108) sits above Pearce (1103).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

O’malley edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1103).

Common questionsPearce vs O’malley

Common questions

Does Pearce or O’malley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), O’malley scores 1108 vs 1103 in Pearce. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Pearce
Metric
O’malley

Price & Market

$1,276,000
Median house
$720,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$440/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$366/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
2,687
Population
12,071
43
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1108

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).