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Victoria · Postcode 3912
Pearcedale postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 49 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Pearcedale at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Pearcedale ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Pearcedale vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Pearcedale | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,009 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,020 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3912 covers Pearcedale, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 49 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Pearcedale has a population of 3,867 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,009, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 62 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Pearcedale includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,020, with 1,276 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pearcedale scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Pearcedale is served by Pearcedale Primary School.
Pearcedale is part of the Mornington Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Pearcedale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3912 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,867 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,009/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $785/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,020 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 33.7 km² |
| Population Density | 115/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,276 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 62 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.203 |
| Longitude | 145.231 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 49 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Flinders |
| State Electorate | Hastings (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 704 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 498 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 921 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,117 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 626 (16.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 381 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 362 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 180 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 163 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 122 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 73 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 196 (15.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 480 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 567 (44.8%) |
Schools in Pearcedale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Pearcedale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.