Pearsall
At a median age of 34, Pearsall runs 6 years younger than the national figure, yet the suburb's trajectory is aging: the senior share has climbed 5.8 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 2.9 points. Household income sits at the 76.4th percentile nationally, with a family weekly income of $2,258. The population grew 34.2% over 10 years, driven primarily by overseas migration adding 148 residents per year. Separate houses account for 84.4% of dwellings, and 58.1% of residents carry a mortgage, marking this as a mortgage-belt suburb with a young, growing, family-oriented base.
Population
4,244
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,042/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$500K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is approximately $500,000, with monthly mortgage repayments around $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is a key draw compared to inner-Perth markets. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 84.4%, with semi-detached homes making up 15.6%. Bedroom mix leans large: 56.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.6% have 3 bedrooms, so buyers seeking family-sized homes will find supply here that is rare closer to the CBD. Only 17.0% of residents own outright, while 58.1% carry mortgages, consistent with a suburb dominated by households in active wealth-building phases rather than long-tenured owners.
For Buyers
The median house price is approximately $500,000, with monthly mortgage repayments around $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is a key draw compared to inner-Perth markets. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 84.4%, with semi-detached homes making up 15.6%. Bedroom mix leans large: 56.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.6% have 3 bedrooms, so buyers seeking family-sized homes will find supply here that is rare closer to the CBD. Only 17.0% of residents own outright, while 58.1% carry mortgages, consistent with a suburb dominated by households in active wealth-building phases rather than long-tenured owners.
For Investors
The rental yield picture is more practical than inner-ring Perth. Weekly rent averages $400, and a 24.8% renter share gives landlords a steady tenant pool. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is worth watching, sitting above typical sub-3% healthy levels, which suggests the current supply is adequate relative to demand. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver at 148 net arrivals per year, well above the internal migration contribution of 47, supporting ongoing rental demand as new arrivals settle before purchasing. Annual population growth is 2.48%, adding roughly 369 people per year, which is a meaningful pipeline compared to stagnant inner-city markets. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating limited new housing competition.
Schools in Pearsall iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Pearsall Primary School
K-6 · 624 students
Demographics
The overseas-born share of 37.4% is 15.8 percentage points above the national figure, one of the more internationally diverse profiles for a western suburban location. Ancestry is led by English (1,583 residents), with Irish (395) and Scottish (348) also prominent, while Italian ancestry accounts for 259. The top non-English language is Gujarati (70 speakers), followed by Italian (19) and Afrikaans (18). University qualifications reach 31.8%, which is 1.7 points above the national average. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national, consistent with the high share of couples-with-children families (1,780 families, versus 795 couples without children). Hinduism (236 residents) is a notable second religion after Christianity (1,864).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.4%
Houses
15.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is strongly weighted toward mortgage holders, with 58.1% carrying a mortgage compared to only 17.0% who own outright and 24.8% who rent. That split is characteristic of suburbs that have grown rapidly in the last decade, attracting buyers rather than long-established owners. The stock is almost entirely separate houses (84.4%), with semi-detached comprising the remaining 15.6% and no recorded apartment stock. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 56.7% of all dwellings, confirming this as a family suburb rather than a downsizer or investor-unit market. The median house price of approximately $500,000 keeps mortgage-to-income at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 19.6%, both below stress thresholds, meaning affordability pressure here is lower than in more sought-after Perth corridors.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$975
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
82
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.0%
Couples, no children
3,612
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 17.5% (279 workers), followed by Construction at 12.0% (192) and Education at 11.5% (183). Public Admin and Professional/Tech each account for 8.0% of employment. By occupation, Professionals lead (453 workers), followed by Clerical/Admin (380), Community/Personal (276) and Managers (266). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below common national levels, and the participation rate is 71.1%. Full-time employment reaches 66.4% of the workforce. SEIFA scores reveal an interesting split: IRSD decile 8 and IRSAD decile 7 place the suburb in the upper-middle advantage tier on disadvantage and advantage indexes, while the IER decile 9 score (economic resources) ranks very high nationally, driven by high home ownership rates and income. The IEO decile 5 result reflects a mid-range education and occupation profile rather than a high-professional enclave.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
9,060
Unemployed
315
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
30.0%
Participation
71.1%
Employed
2,274
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.8%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
37.4%
Dwellings
1,522
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high in Pearsall: 89.8% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average which runs lower, and only 4.0% use public transport. This reflects the suburban location within the Wanneroo corridor, where rapid housing development has outpaced transit infrastructure. The IRSAD decile 7 score places the suburb in the upper-middle tier nationally on relative advantage. Housing stress is absent by standard metrics, with rent-to-income at 19.6% and mortgage-to-income at 22.1%, both comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Only 3.0% of residents (125 people) need daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 13.9% reflects moderate community engagement. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in adjacent suburbs.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.48%/yr
(+369 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 34.2% over the past decade, significantly above the national average rate, and the medium forecast projects continued expansion from 14,858 in 2025 to 17,291 by 2031. Annual growth runs at 2.48%, adding around 369 people per year. Overseas migration is the dominant driver at 148 net arrivals annually, more than three times the internal migration contribution of 47. The gentrification score of 30 places the suburb in an early signs stage, with signals including a 44% population rise since 2011 and a rising professional share. Affordability improved from 51.0% in 2011 to 43.6% in 2021, showing housing is becoming relatively more accessible compared to earlier periods. Real income growth is slightly negative at -2.4% over the period, meaning incomes have not fully kept pace with cost-of-living pressures despite the strong population inflow.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+148
Net Internal / yr
+47
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +44% since 2011, Accelerating: 15% → 25%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pearsall compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pearsall a good suburb to live in?
Pearsall sits at the 76.4th income percentile nationally and scores IRSD decile 8, placing it in the upper-middle advantage tier. Housing affordability is strong, with mortgage-to-income at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 19.6%, both well below stress thresholds. The main trade-off is car dependence, with 89.8% of residents driving to work and only 4.0% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Pearsall?
The median house price in Pearsall is approximately $500,000. Weekly rent averages $400, and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,950. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1% is below the 30% stress threshold, making Pearsall more affordable than many comparable Perth suburban markets.
What schools are in Pearsall?
No schools are recorded inside the Pearsall boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs within the Wanneroo corridor. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 31.8%, which is 1.7 points above the national average, reflecting a reasonably educated resident base.
Is Pearsall safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Pearsall in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb scores IRSD decile 8 nationally on the index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the upper-middle tier, and only 3.0% of its 4,244 residents (125 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage community.
Is Pearsall good for property investment?
Annual population growth of 2.48% adds roughly 369 residents per year, supported by 148 net overseas arrivals annually. The 24.8% renter share provides a tenant base, and weekly rent of $400 against a $500,000 median gives a gross yield around 4.2%. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is above a healthy sub-3% level, so investors should monitor local supply carefully.
How is Pearsall's population changing?
The population grew 34.2% over 10 years and stands at approximately 14,858 in 2025. Medium forecasts project growth to 17,291 by 2031 at 2.48% annually. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 148 net arrivals per year, well above the internal migration contribution of 47 per year.
What languages are spoken in Pearsall?
About 37.4% of residents were born overseas, which is 15.8 percentage points above the national figure. The leading non-English language is Gujarati (70 speakers), followed by Italian (19), Afrikaans (18), Hindi (17) and Polish (17), reflecting a diverse international background alongside the dominant English-speaking majority.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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