Overall score
Pearce
59.4/100
Waramanga
59.0/100
Waramanga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pearce
59.4/100
Waramanga
59.0/100
Crime rate
Pearce
15.0 / 1k
Waramanga
16.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pearce
89
Waramanga
83
Population
Pearce
2,687
Waramanga
2,785
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Pearce | Waramanga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.4/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.0 / 1k | 16.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 59.5/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Population | 2,687 | 2,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Pearce is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Waramanga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Pearce sits closer to the city centre, whereas Waramanga is in a middle-ring position.
Pearce tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Waramanga stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Pearce the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Waramanga.
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.