Question 1

Is Pearsall a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Pearsall is a compact, residential pocket in Perth’s northern suburbs made up largely of single-storey family homes and a handful of townhouses clustered around parks and playgrounds. It appeals mainly to young families and owner-occupiers who value manageable gardens, nearby outdoor space and local sporting grounds. The suburb is home to about 4,244 people, with a median age of 34, and roughly three in four homes are owner-occupied.

Everyday convenience comes from a primary school, the Pearsall Hocking Community Centre, small local shops and a network of open spaces such as Salitage Park. Transperth bus route 467 links Pearsall to nearby train stations, and there has been a proposal to realign that route with some Wanneroo Road stops served by route 468. The City of Wanneroo also lists local infrastructure upgrades in its works program. Whether Pearsall suits you will depend on how much you value those local schools, parks and straightforward transport links.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Pearsall?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, buying a house in Pearsall at the median price of $930,250 works out to about 8.8 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. Renting a house at around $750 a week would take roughly 37% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters; whether those amounts feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Pearsall a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

On the house side in Pearsall the numbers show a clear split between capital and income over the past 12 months. House values climbed 24.0% over the year, a strong increase, while house rents jumped 13.6%. That means capital growth outpaced rental income growth for houses this year; whether that balance suits your plans depends on whether you prioritise price gains or regular rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$930K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	24.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	16	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	9	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	13.6%	N/A

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