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Pearce
788 km²
Higher than typical incomes mark the community of Pearce, where family wealth has grown steadily over the last decade. This is a young and expanding area, with a typical resident aged just 35 and a significant rise in children under 15. Large detached houses dominate the landscape, creating a residential character where families are the norm. The population has grown by 22% since 2011, reflecting a shift towards a more family-oriented environment.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
55 schools within reach make Pearce convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 22.6% of people being children under 15. This young profile is further highlighted by a small senior population, as those aged 65 and over fell to 11.4% since 2011.
Pearce is far more diverse in its birthplace than the national average, with 40.8% of residents born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the share of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.
While many residents were born abroad, most use only English at home. The proportion of people using another language has fallen significantly to 17.7% since 2011, though it remains about the same as the Western Australian figure.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant shift for the area, as the share of people with no religion rose by 19 points since 2011.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, and the share of degree holders has risen since 2016.
Typical weekly household income is $1,992, which is a little above the state and national figures. This financial strength has grown over time, with the typical household income rising by $627 since 2011.
Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 24.6% having a long-term health condition. Similarly, the share of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas.
The area has a very high rate of unpaid childcare, with 33.5% of people providing this support. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the high number of children in the community.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This reflects a strong presence of families, as 64.6% of households consist of couples with children, while the number of people living alone has fallen sharply.
Separate houses are the norm here, making up 93.3% of all homes. Most are large, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms, although the share of homes owned outright is among the lowest at this level.
Car ownership is very high, with only 2.9% of homes having no motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and very few—just 7.0%—work from home, which is far below the national figure.
Around 38.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. However, the share of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.
A high proportion of adults—69.5%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than in most similar areas, with many working in health, construction, or retail.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. This results in a walkability score of 4.8, meaning it is only somewhat walkable.