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Pearce
2 km²
A typical resident in Pearce is 43, making the community noticeably older than both the territory and national figures. It is a highly educated and prosperous area where many adults hold university degrees and household incomes are well above the national average. The neighbourhood is characterized by a mix of established families and a significant number of seniors, contributing to a peaceful, well-off suburban character in the Australian Capital Territory.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Pearce is an older community, with 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the territory average. While the typical age is 43, about 17.1% of the population are children under 15.
About 24.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the ACT average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high for this level, with 18.1% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is well below the territory and national figures.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.4% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
The area is among the most qualified at its level; 46% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 79.1% have completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.
Pearce is a high-income area where the typical family earns $3,302 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 38.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the territory average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 11.1%.
The community is highly active, with a volunteer rate of 23% which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.9%.
First Nations residents in Pearce have a very strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, and a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.
Family life is varied, with 61.6% of homes being couples with children, though 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Homes are mostly separate houses (63.2%) and often large, with 74.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the territory, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383.
Most people drive to work, but the area has a higher-than-usual rate of public transport use at 4.1%. It is very convenient for transit, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is relatively mobile, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.1% of the community.
Professional and managerial roles dominate the local workforce, and 62.9% of residents are employed full-time, which is well above the national average.
The area is generally very safe, with theft, burglary, and assault rates much lower than most other areas. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also lower than usual.
Pearce is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, access to health services is lower than the territory average, with only 49.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.