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Pearcedale

VIC 3912 • Greater Melbourne

3,867
Population (2021)
$104,468
Median Household Income
33.68 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyRuralAffordable

About Pearcedale

Pearcedale is a semi-rural suburb located in Melbourne's outer south-east, within the City of Casey approximately 55 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Part of the Hallam-Berwick-Pearcedale urban area, it has a population of around 3,867 residents spread across a generous 33.7 square kilometres, giving it a spacious, semi-rural character uncommon in metropolitan Melbourne. The suburb is characterised by acreage properties, hobby farms, and a quiet residential feel that appeals to families seeking more land.

Pearcedale offers a laid-back lifestyle with a strong sense of community, anchored by its primary school, local shopping, and recreational facilities. Residents enjoy proximity to the Western Port Bay coastline and Westernport township nearby, while Cranbourne and Frankston provide extensive retail and commercial services. The suburb is predominantly owner-occupied with median household incomes around $2,009 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,020, reflecting its family-oriented demographic.

Pearcedale falls under postcode 3912 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3912
Urban Area
Hallam - Berwick - Pearcedale
LGA / Council
Casey
Federal Electorate
Holt
State Electorate
Bass (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.20°, 145.24°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
33.68 km²
Elevation
26m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Pearcedale for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$953K
12 sales · ▲ 1.9% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,020
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
41 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Baxter Station
5 km
N/A (drive)
Leawarra Station
7 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 788 — Frankston Station ~40 min
  • 788 — Cranbourne Station ~30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
~1h 15min from Baxter via Frankston Line
By Car (Peak)
75-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ Drive to Baxter or Leawarra Station then Frankston Line to Flinders Street

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural suburb with limited footpaths; car needed for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Casey Local Government Area, which contains Pearcedale. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.9 / 100k
2yr Up 19.2% 10yr Down 41.1%
Motor vehicle theft
351 / 100k
2yr Up 108.5% 10yr Up 19.7%
Non-FV assault
237.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 33.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr Down 28.7% 10yr Up 184.6%
Steal from vehicle
965.2 / 100k
2yr Up 66.2% 10yr Up 15.9%
View all offence subgroups for Casey →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,821
Census 2021
3,867
▲ 1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$32,760
Personal Income 2021
$40,820
▲ 24.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$40,820 / yr
$785/wk
Household
$104,468 / yr
$2009/wk
Family
$112,580 / yr
$2165/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,268
Born Overseas 448

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 142
  • 2. New Zealand 38
  • 3. Scotland 34
  • 4. Germany 19
  • 5. Italy 16
  • 6. Greece 12
  • 7. Netherlands 11
  • 8. Ireland 9
  • 9. Malaysia 9
  • 10. Philippines 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,757
Australian 1,721
Scottish 448
Irish 375
Italian 148
Dutch 137
German 133
Australian Aboriginal 61
Greek 43
Chinese 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,481
Both parents born in Australia
710
Both parents born overseas
523
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.0%
Christianity
37.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
214 (5.5%)
5-14 years
490 (12.7%)
15-19 years
270 (7.0%)
20-24 years
228 (5.9%)
25-34 years
453 (11.7%)
35-44 years
468 (12.1%)
45-54 years
553 (14.3%)
55-64 years
564 (14.6%)
65-74 years
406 (10.5%)
75-84 years
175 (4.5%)
85+ years
45 (1.2%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What LGA is Pearcedale in? +

Pearcedale is located in the City of Casey local government area in Melbourne's outer south-east.

How far is Pearcedale from Melbourne CBD? +

Pearcedale is approximately 55 km south-east of Melbourne CBD, around 55-90 minutes by car depending on traffic.

What is the median house price in Pearcedale? +

The 2021 Census shows a median monthly mortgage of $2,020 and median weekly rent of $400 in Pearcedale.

What train line serves Pearcedale? +

The nearest train station is Baxter Station on the Frankston Line, approximately 5 km from Pearcedale. Trains run to Flinders Street in around 75 minutes.

Is Pearcedale good for families? +

Yes, Pearcedale is popular with families seeking larger acreage blocks in Melbourne's outer south-east. It has a local primary school and a quiet community feel.

What is the average income in Pearcedale? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Pearcedale is about $785 per week (around $40,800 per year). The median household income is $2,009 per week and the median family income is $2,165 per week.

What is the age profile of Pearcedale? +

The median age in Pearcedale is 41. The largest age group is 55–64 (564 residents, around 15%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Pearcedale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pearcedale is part of the Casey LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Pearcedale? +

Pearcedale had a population of 3,867 at the 2021 Census, up 1.2% from 3,821 in 2016.

How much is rent in Pearcedale? +

In Pearcedale, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,020 (2021 Census).