Pearcedale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Pearcedale, VIC 3912.
About Pearcedale
Welcome to Pearcedale
Pearcedale sits on the Mornington Peninsula, roughly an hour south-east of Melbourne's CBD, tucked between Baxter and Langwarrin South. It's a semi-rural pocket where hobby farms and larger acreage blocks sit alongside more conventional house-and-garden living, giving the suburb a distinctly relaxed, spread-out feel compared to the tighter suburban blocks closer to the bay.
With a population of just 3,867 and a median age of 41, Pearcedale attracts families and tree-changers after space, privacy and a slower pace, while still being within reach of the peninsula's beaches, wineries and Melbourne-bound transport links. It suits buyers who want a bigger block or a rural lifestyle property without giving up proximity to established schools, shops and services in neighbouring Baxter and Langwarrin.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Pearcedale tends to revolve around the land — many residents have space for horses, chickens or a home orchard, and the suburb has a genuine rural rhythm rather than a cafe-strip buzz. For dining out, day-to-day errands or a wider choice of cafes and restaurants, most locals head into nearby Baxter or Langwarrin, both just a short drive away, while the broader Mornington Peninsula's wineries and produce trails are easily reached for a weekend outing.
Getting around
Pearcedale is best navigated by car, with its semi-rural layout and larger blocks spread along quiet roads rather than a dense grid. Baxter, on the Stony Point railway line, is the closest rail connection, giving residents a link through to Frankston and onward services to Melbourne's CBD. Baxter–Tooradin Road and connections through to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway make the commute towards Frankston and Melbourne reasonably straightforward for a semi-rural address.
Schools & families
Pearcedale Primary School anchors the suburb's family life and is a drawcard for parents wanting a small, community-focused school close to home. Secondary options and a wider spread of schooling choices are available in neighbouring Baxter and Langwarrin, meaning families can start local and expand their options as children get older without moving out of the area.
Parks & recreation
The appeal of Pearcedale's recreation is largely built into the blocks themselves — space for backyard sport, gardens and animals is the norm rather than the exception. Beyond the home boundary, the surrounding countryside and nearby reserves around Baxter and Langwarrin South offer walking and riding opportunities, and the beaches and coastal parks of the Mornington Peninsula are within easy driving distance for weekend recreation.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Pearcedale is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 96% of current listings and acreage or rural-style properties accounting for the remaining 4%. Expect larger lots than you'd find in standard suburban Melbourne, ranging from generous house blocks to small acreage holdings, with architecture spanning classic brick-veneer homes through to more contemporary rural-style builds.
The property market
Pearcedale's median house price currently sits at $980k, with recent growth of 2.6% pointing to steady, if measured, demand for the suburb's larger blocks and semi-rural lifestyle. The market here is shaped heavily by land size and acreage appeal rather than density, which tends to draw a different buyer to those searching in more built-up parts of the peninsula — typically upsizers, tree-changers and families wanting room to move without leaving the broader Frankston-Mornington Peninsula corridor.
Market snapshot
Pearcedale property market
Median sale price
$980k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$720k
Median
$980k
Premium
$2.04m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
17
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +0.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Pearcedale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Pearcedale, VIC 3912.
Population
3,867
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,009
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,020
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
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Common questions
Pearcedale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Pearcedale?
The median house price in Pearcedale, VIC is $980k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.6%.
Is Pearcedale a good place to live?
Pearcedale is a town in Victoria, Australia, 49 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey and the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government areas. Pearcedale is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 3,867 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Pearcedale?
Pearcedale has a population of 3,867 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Pearcedale?
There is 1 school in or near Pearcedale, including Pearcedale Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Pearcedale?
Properties in Pearcedale take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Pearcedale?
Entry-level properties in Pearcedale start around $720k, while premium homes reach $2.04m.
What suburbs are near Pearcedale?
Suburbs near Pearcedale include Langwarrin South and Baxter.
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