Australian Capital Territory location profile
Pearce ACT 2607
Leafy, established suburb in Woden Valley at the foot of Mount Taylor. Popular with families for its quiet streets, reputable schools, and proximity to Woden Town Centre and major arterials.
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Why families consider Pearce
Mix of established families, professionals and downsizers in mainly detached homes on generous blocks; walkable, quiet streets with strong school catchments (Marist College Canberra, Melrose High) and an outdoor lifestyle oriented to Mount Taylor.
Amenities & services
- Pearce local shops (Hodgson Cres)
- Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson
- Westfield Woden (Woden Town Centre)
- The Canberra Hospital, Garran
- National Capital Private Hospital, Garran
- Cafes and restaurants in Mawson and Woden
- Woden Library, Corinna St, Phillip
Transport & connectivity
- No train stations (no heavy rail in Canberra)
- Transport Canberra local bus routes via Pearce (e.g. 71/72/73)
- Rapid bus routes R4/R5 via Woden Interchange
- Hindmarsh Dr
- Melrose Dr
- Athllon Dr
- Yamba Dr
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mount Taylor walking and mountain-bike trails
- Pearce Neighbourhood Oval and playgrounds
- Mawson District Playing Fields
- Woden Park athletics track, Phillip
- Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating Centre
- Hoyts Cinemas at Westfield Woden
- Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
- Pearce Neighbourhood Oval
- Eddison Park (Woden Town Park)
- Farrer Ridge Nature Reserve
Education context
Several long day care centres and preschools in Pearce, Mawson and nearby Phillip; infant places can be competitive, so early registration is recommended.
- Australian National University (Acton)
- University of Canberra (Bruce)
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Campbell)