Overall score
Farrer
68.3/100
Pearce
59.4/100
Farrer vs Pearce, ACT Suburb Comparison
Farrer for retirees and families; Pearce for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarrerPearce
Crime rate
Farrer
3.2 / 1k
Pearce
15.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farrer
58
Pearce
89
Population
Farrer
3,787
Pearce
2,687
Metric leadFarrer 6Pearce 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Farrer | Pearce |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.2 / 1k | 15.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 19.3% | 6.2% |
| Population | 3,787 | 2,687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Farrer is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Pearce is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Farrer sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Pearce is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Farrer is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Pearce answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Farrer suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pearce is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.