Pierces Creek Postcode
Australian Capital Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Pierces Creek Compares
Pierces Creek vs the ACT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pierces Creek | ACT avg | AU avg | Greater Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,583 -ACT | $2,444 | $1,836 | $2,445 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -ACT | $446 | $390 | $447 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,550 -ACT | $2,115 | $1,958 | $2,115 |
| Median age | 44 | 37.5 | 45.0 | 37.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -ACT | 10.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.9% +ACT | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the ACT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Pierces Creek is a locality 23 km from Canberra in Australian Capital Territory, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2611. It falls within the Australian Capital Territory region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Pierces Creek has a population of 95 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,583, below the ACT average. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, higher than the ACT average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Pierces Creek includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,550, with 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the ACT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pierces Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Pierces Creek is part of the Uriarra - Namadgi statistical area in Australian Capital Territory.
Pierces Creek Details
| Postcode | 2611 |
| State | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 95 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,583/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,550 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 40.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.3705708 |
| Longitude | 148.8987028 |
| Distance from Canberra | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Australian Capital Territory |
| Area (SA3) | Uriarra - Namadgi |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Bean |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 22 (23.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (18.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 31 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 9 (9.5%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (4.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (43.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (33.3%) |
Suburbs Near Pierces Creek
Same Postcode (2611)
More Pierces Creek Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.