Fisher vs Pearce, ACT suburb comparison

Fisher for retirees and investment; Pearce for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

FisherPearce

Overall score

Fisher

54.1/100

Pearce

60.4/100

Crime rate

Fisher

9.5 / 1k

Pearce

15.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Fisher

65

Pearce

84

Population

Fisher

3,219

Pearce

2,687

Metric leadFisher 3Pearce 42 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryFisherPearce
Overall score54.1/10060.4/100
Housing (desirability)50.1/10042.4/100
Crime rate9.5 / 1k15.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools46
Parks & reserves1
Walkability31.0/10059.5/100
Nearby amenities6584
Planning activity33
Population3,2192,687
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Fisher reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Pearce is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Fisher sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Pearce is closer to the city centre.

On the data, Fisher is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Pearce answers with schools and education options and walkability.

Choose Fisher if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Pearce for households prioritising schools.

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