Pearce ACT Property Investment

Unincorporated ACT · 2607 · Score: 71/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.35M
Rental Yield
3.0%
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$780/wk
Median Unit Price
$677K
Population
2,687
Days on Market
35 days
Annual Growth
4.0%

Pearce Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$397.88/night
Occupancy Rate
52%
Est. Annual Revenue
$76K
AI Investment Analysis

Pearce ACT Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Buy – the Investment Scorecard rates Pearce at 71.0 / 100, which places the suburb in the “Buy” band on Estait’s internal model.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: the only figure supplied is $1,100 (the source notes peer disagreement > 10 %). Because the data set does not provide a full range or a second endpoint, we must treat this as the only concrete price point available. - Growth trend & days on market: no figures are supplied, so we cannot quantify recent price momentum or listing speed. - Signal: the high Investment Scorecard combined with a single, low‑end price figure suggests the market may be undervalued relative to the model’s expectations, but the lack of corroborating data (growth, DOM) means buyers should proceed cautiously and verify current pricing before committing.

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## 3. Rental Market No data are provided for vacancy rate, weekly rent, gross yield, or demand rating. Consequently we cannot calculate a rental yield or comment on investor demand for long‑term rentals in Pearce.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity The dataset does not include nightly STR rates, occupancy percentages, or estimated annual revenue. Without these inputs we cannot assess whether a long‑term rental (LTR) or short‑term rental (STR) strategy would be superior.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The supplied information contains no details on upcoming projects, transport upgrades, employment hubs, or other demand catalysts. As a result we cannot identify specific drivers (or constraints) of future growth for Pearce.

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## 6. Bull Case Given the limited data, the bull case must remain qualitative:

  • If the suburb’s median house price climbs above the $1,100 figure supplied (and aligns with the model’s expectations for a “Buy” rating), capital growth could materialise.
  • Should rental data emerge that show a healthy vacancy rate (< 5 %) and weekly rents that generate a gross yield above 5 %, the total return could improve markedly.

Specific upside numbers cannot be modelled without those missing inputs.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Why it matters (based on available data) | |------|------------------------------------------| | Price uncertainty | Peer sources disagree by > 10 %; the only price point is $1,100, which may not reflect current market levels. | | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data; an unexpected rise in vacancy would erode any yield. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new dwellings; a sudden influx could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | With a low‑priced baseline ($1,100) the absolute dollar impact of interest‑rate moves is modest, but if the true market price is substantially higher, financing costs could become a material drag. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: target properties priced near the only disclosed figure – around $1,100 – but verify the actual market price before committing. - Minimum yield to target: cannot be set until weekly rent and vacancy data become available; aim for a gross yield that meets or exceeds your personal hurdle (commonly ≥ 5 %). - Watch signals: 1. Publication of a full median price range for Pearce. 2. Release of rental market statistics (vacancy, rent levels). 3. Announcements of infrastructure or employment projects in the area. - Recommended strategy: initiate a buy‑and‑hold position, using the strong Investment Scorecard as the primary justification, while conducting on‑the‑ground due diligence to confirm current pricing, rental performance, and any upcoming supply or demand catalysts.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Moderate capital growth (5.2% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (9.9km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (22865 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
5.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.2% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (1.6%/yr)
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.0%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (22865 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

7 green7 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2 high impact
Days on Market
35 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
780 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.21 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.3 high impact
1yr Price Growth
3.96 medium impact
Population Growth
1.57 high impact
Median Household Income
2418 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
6.6 medium impact
School Zone Quality
7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
9.9 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
72 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.5 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-05

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

4,928

2020

5,078

2021

6,172

2022

3,856

2023

2,831

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2607

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

14,717

Education (IEO)

10/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

9/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Pearce ACT data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $780/wk median rent for Pearce. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Torrens Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
7.9/10
Canberra College
SecondaryGovernment
7.7/10
Melrose High School
SecondaryGovernment
7.5/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.