Pearce, ACT 2651
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $430/wk Median
- 25.1% Renters
Pearce Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 2.7k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $430
- To the CBD
- 10km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Pearce Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Pearce is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 2,687 residents, a solid minority 25.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $430 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Pearce
Pearce Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Pearce Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Pearce
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Pearce
Real questions renters ask before moving to Pearce.
What's the community like in Pearce?
Locals describe Pearce as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 2,687, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
Is Pearce a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Pearce has a 25.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Pearce family-friendly for renters?
Pearce has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $430/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Pearce walkable?
Pearce carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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