Overall score
Pearce
60.4/100
Waramanga
58.1/100
Pearce vs Waramanga, ACT suburb comparison
Pearce for retirees and families; Waramanga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PearceWaramanga
Crime rate
Pearce
15.0 / 1k
Waramanga
16.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pearce
84
Waramanga
77
Population
Pearce
2,687
Waramanga
2,785
Metric leadPearce 4Waramanga 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, 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 schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities, while Waramanga stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Pearce the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Waramanga.