Pearsall, WA: suburb profile

The population of Pearsall WA is 4,244 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pearsall is $975 per week ($50,700 per year). Median rent in Pearsall is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Pearsall has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pearsall has a population density of 2,706 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pearsall is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Gujarati. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearsall is $1,950.

Population
4,244
Census 2021
Median income
$975/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Pearsall vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Pearsall is $975 a week, 21% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 151st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 34, 7 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePearsallTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$975/wk$806/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$2,042/wk$1,722/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,759/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age3441 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.6%18.6% +1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Pearsall, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Pearsall Population

4,244 residents at the 2021 Census.

Pearsall Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$975/wk
$50,700 per year
Ranked 1,383 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Pearsall Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,042/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Pearsall against your income

About $8,849 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,642/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Pearsall Schools

14
schools nearby
10
government
1049
avg ICSEA score
9,736
total students
Kingsway Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,379 students
1118
ICSEA
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 454 students
1087
ICSEA
Woodvale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 369 students
1070
ICSEA
Woodvale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,251 students
1066
ICSEA
Halidon Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 190 students
1058
ICSEA
Madeley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 475 students
1052
ICSEA
Ashdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 682 students
1047
ICSEA
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 218 students
1047
ICSEA
Pearsall Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 624 students
1045
ICSEA
Ashdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,854 students
1039
ICSEA
Hocking Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 527 students
1036
ICSEA
Wanneroo Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,367 students
994
ICSEA
East Wanneroo Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 346 students
972
ICSEA
Alta-1 College - ConnectEd Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pearsall, Western Australia: 31.7817°S, 115.8190°E

Pearsall Schools (14)

People in Pearsall

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (2,010) Female 52.7% (2,236)

Population Density

2,706
people per km²
4,244 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,258
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.4%
India
3.1%
South Africa
3.0%
New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
2.4%
Ireland
1.3%
Scotland
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Gujarati
3.4%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%
Tagalog
1.0%
Mandarin
1.0%
Afrikaans
0.9%
Italian
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.3%
Australian
29.0%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
8.2%
Italian
6.1%
Indian
5.9%
Filipino
2.8%
Chinese
2.7%
German
2.5%
South African
2.2%
Dutch
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.4%
Catholic
21.1%
Anglican
7.9%
Hinduism
5.6%
Not stated
4.4%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Pentecostal
1.9%
Buddhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.5% 1,642
Separated
2.8% 92
Divorced
9.4% 312
Widowed
3.2% 105
Never married
35.2% 1,168

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.8%
Couple: no children
22.2%
Couple: no children under 15
14.4%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%
One parent: children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.4%
2 persons
33.1%
3 persons
18.4%
4 persons
19.9%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Pearsall

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,527 occupied private dwellings in Pearsall at the 2021 Census, 24.6% were rented, 16.8% owned outright and 57.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
16.8% 257 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
57.5% 878 dwellings
Rented
24.6% 375 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1.7%
3 bedrooms
41.6%
4 bedrooms
53.1%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.5%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
31.1%
2 vehicles
46.9%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Pearsall

Employment

Employed full-time
49.4% 1,512 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 758 people
Unemployed
3.0% 91 people
Not in labour force
22.9% 701 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Managers
12.2%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Labourers
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Train
2.2%
Other
1.3%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.1%
Bachelor Degree
29.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.1%
Engineering
19.0%
Health
12.0%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Information Technology
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.3%
Secondary: Government
20.5%
Vocational Education
10.6%
Pre-school
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.5%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.9%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
342
Asthma
155
Arthritis
86
Diabetes
80
Heart disease
62
Lung condition
46
Cancer
40
Kidney disease
35
Stroke
25
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.2% 291
Did not provide
90.8% 2,872

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 441
Not a volunteer
86.1% 2,738

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
1.9% 62
Never served
97.6% 3,125

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.4%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
13.9%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
23
1961: 1970
70
1971: 1980
91
1981: 1990
179
1991: 2000
172
2001: 2010
507
2011: 2015
333
2016
55
2017
13
2018
38
2019
30
2020
14
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
41.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,514
Moved from WA
407
Moved: same area (SA2)
69
Moved from overseas
14
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from SA
7
Moved from QLD
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
8.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.8%
Step family: no other children
11.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Pearsall

The closest suburb to Pearsall is Hocking, 1.3 km away.

Hocking
1.3 km away · income $956/wk · rent $400/wk
Woodvale (WA)
2.1 km away · income $901/wk · rent $480/wk
Madeley
3.3 km away · income $902/wk · rent $428/wk
Wanneroo
3.3 km away · income $729/wk · rent $350/wk
Kingsley
3.6 km away · income $825/wk · rent $418/wk
Edgewater
3.8 km away · income $869/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearsall

What is the population of Pearsall WA?

The population of Pearsall WA is 4,244 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,706 people per km². Pearsall is ranked #1,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pearsall?

The median personal income in Pearsall WA is $975 per week, or $50,700 per year. The median household income is $2,042 per week. Family income is $2,258 per week. Pearsall is ranked #1,383 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pearsall?

Median rent in Pearsall WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Pearsall ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pearsall?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pearsall WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pearsall?

The median age in Pearsall WA is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pearsall a good suburb to live in?

Pearsall is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,244. The median income is $975/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51219. All dollar figures in AUD.