Overall score
Farrer
62.0/100
Pearce
60.4/100
Farrer vs Pearce, ACT suburb comparison
Farrer for retirees and value; 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
51
Pearce
84
Population
Farrer
3,787
Pearce
2,687
Metric leadFarrer 4Pearce 42 tiedacross 10 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.
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 and a quieter safety profile; Pearce answers with schools and education options and walkability.
Farrer suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pearce is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.