Hocking vs Pearsall
The verdict
Pearsall rates higher for liveability (73 vs 68). Pearsall has a shorter estimated CBD commute (70 vs 73 min).
Scores
HockingPearsall
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 63 |
| Transport | 53 | 56 |
| Education | 58 | 58 |
| Liveability | 68 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,987 | 4,244 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,234 | $2,042 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.7% | 35.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Hocking High Growth · Pearsall High Growth
Property
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 141 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,016 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hocking · Pearsall
Transport
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.4 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hocking | Pearsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,987 | 4,244 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,660 | 4,653 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,858 | 8,418 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 2.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hocking or Pearsall?
Pearsall has the higher residential safety score (Hocking 70/100 vs Pearsall 71/100).
Which has better schools, Hocking or Pearsall?
Hocking has a higher average school ICSEA (Hocking 1053 vs Pearsall 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hocking or Pearsall?
Pearsall has the higher transport score (Hocking 53/100 vs Pearsall 56/100).
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