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Parkes Surrounds vs Dubbo - South

Name: Parkes Surrounds vs Dubbo - South — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 98 km apart · Parkes Surrounds profile · Dubbo - South profile

Parkes Surrounds Dubbo - South

Dubbo - South and Parkes Surrounds are two very different types of places. Dubbo - South is a more populated area where the typical resident is 35, while residents in Parkes Surrounds are far older with a typical age of 45. Housing differs sharply, as 37.2% of households in Dubbo - South rent compared to just 20.3% in Parkes Surrounds. Dubbo - South also attracts more new people, with 46.1% moving there in the last five years and 24.9% arriving from overseas, whereas only 25.7% of Parkes Surrounds residents moved recently.

The gap in rental rates has widened since 2011, but the two areas share a similar proportion of children under 15 and a similar share of First Nations people. They also have a nearly identical number of people per home. While Dubbo - South is more connected with more public transport stops and amenities within walking distance, Parkes Surrounds has a much higher rate of people who volunteer and more residents who work from home.

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Where they differ most

Population: 16,366 larger in Dubbo - South Recent movers: 20.4 pts higher in Dubbo - South Owned outright: 20.0 pts higher in Parkes Surrounds Rent: $140 higher in Dubbo - South Renting: 16.9 pts higher in Dubbo - South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +16,366 larger in Dubbo - South gap widening

3,262 12th pct 19,628 88th pct

Median age in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +10 yrs older in Parkes Surrounds gap widening

45 yrs 78th pct 35 yrs 21st pct

Age structure

19.5% Young adults (25–44) +10.4 pts ▸ 29.9%

28.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.0 pts 21.4%

22.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.8 pts 16.9%

20.0% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 20.8%

9.7% Youth (15–24) +1.5 pts ▸ 11.2%

Marital status

46.8% Married ◂ +3.1 pts 43.8%

32.9% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 37.6%

8.3% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 8.7%

7.1% Widowed ◂ +0.7 pts 6.4%

4.7% Separated ◂ +1.1 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Parkes Surrounds Dubbo - South

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.3% Australia ◂ +5.4 pts 79.9%

0.0% Nepal +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.1% India +2.2 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.2% England ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

0.3% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.6% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.3% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

0.0% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

44.6% Australian ◂ +6.1 pts 38.5%

39.3% English ◂ +3.4 pts 35.9%

10.2% Irish +1.4 pts ▸ 11.6%

9.4% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 8.6%

4.8% German ◂ +1.5 pts 3.2%

0.2% Indian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.7% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.5% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.7% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.2% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Language used at home

88.1% English only ◂ +7.5 pts 80.7%

0.0% Punjabi +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.1% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.2% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Italian even 0.1%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

63.9% Christianity ◂ +7.0 pts 56.9%

24.0% No religion +2.8 pts ▸ 26.9%

11.3% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 8.7%

0.3% Hinduism +3.6 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% Islam +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.1% Other religions +1.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.3% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +5 more in Dubbo - South

5 64th pct 10 89th pct

Schools/1k kids in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +5.23 more in Parkes Surrounds

7.68 93rd pct 2.45 59th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +15 more in Dubbo - South

6 12th pct 21 53rd pct

Students in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +4,524 more in Dubbo - South

281 9th pct 4,805 88th pct

Avg size in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +424 larger in Dubbo - South

56 2nd pct 481 58th pct

ICSEA in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +107 higher in Dubbo - South

858 4th pct 964 25th pct

Highest year of school

34.9% Year 12 +14.9 pts ▸ 49.8%

31.6% Year 10 ◂ +6.1 pts 25.4%

15.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.0 pts 9.6%

5.6% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 6.0%

Highest qualification level

34.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 30.8%

16.7% Bachelor degree +6.4 pts ▸ 23.0%

10.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.8 pts ▸ 12.4%

3.4% Postgraduate degree +4.6 pts ▸ 8.0%

1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.3 pts ▸ 3.5%

3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.1 pts 2.1%

Field of qualification

11.3% Management & commerce +7.7 pts ▸ 19.0%

16.3% Engineering & related ◂ +5.1 pts 11.2%

9.9% Health +2.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

7.9% Society & culture +4.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.5 pts 3.0%

8.7% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 9.3%

3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.4 pts ▸ 5.3%

3.3% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 5.3%

1.4% Creative arts +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.0% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.7 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$273 higher in Dubbo - South gap widening

$623 15th pct $896 66th pct

Household income in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$457 higher in Dubbo - South gap widening

$1,205 14th pct $1,662 45th pct

Family income in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$521 higher in Dubbo - South gap widening

$1,556 17th pct $2,077 50th pct

Household income distribution

24.5% $1,500–$2,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 32.6%

31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 26.2%

21.5% Under $650 ◂ +5.5 pts 16.0%

6.4% $3,000–$3,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 9.7%

5.4% $4,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 7.7%

Personal income distribution

45.2% Under $650 ◂ +12.2 pts 33.0%

28.1% $650–$1,499 +8.7 pts ▸ 36.9%

12.6% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 18.4%

2.4% $3,000 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 9.3%

10.3% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 10.0%

8.3% Mental health +1.4 pts ▸ 9.7%

7.3% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 7.7%

6.5% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 5.1%

5.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 4.2%

3.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 2.1%

3.1% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%

1.5% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 1.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.9% None +4.1 pts ▸ 59.0%

19.1% One condition +1.0 pts ▸ 20.1%

7.3% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 6.6%

5.2% Three or more ◂ +1.5 pts 3.7%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +2,174 larger in Dubbo - South

472 77th pct 2,646 91st pct

Median age in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +3 yrs older in Parkes Surrounds

26 yrs 64th pct 23 yrs 36th pct

Median income in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$216 higher in Dubbo - South

$498 19th pct $714 64th pct

Household income in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$533 higher in Dubbo - South

$1,070 9th pct $1,603 44th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South even gap narrowing

2.4 36th pct 2.4 36th pct

Family composition

50.7% Couples with children +3.9 pts ▸ 54.7%

30.5% Couples without children ◂ +3.5 pts 27.0%

18.0% One-parent families ◂ +0.8 pts 17.2%

0.6% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

35.6% 2 people ◂ +3.9 pts 31.7%

31.1% 1 person ◂ +0.8 pts 30.3%

12.4% 3 people +3.5 pts ▸ 15.9%

10.3% 4 people +2.6 pts ▸ 12.9%

7.0% 5 people ◂ +0.5 pts 6.5%

3.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$140 higher in Dubbo - South gap widening

$180 4th pct $320 33rd pct

Mortgage in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +$484 higher in Dubbo - South gap narrowing

$1,083 7th pct $1,567 32nd pct

People / bedroom in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +0.10 higher in Dubbo - South gap widening

0.70 0th pct 0.80 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.7% Owned outright ◂ +20.0 pts 26.8%

20.3% Rented +16.9 pts ▸ 37.2%

24.8% Owned with a mortgage +7.5 pts ▸ 32.3%

6.0% Other tenure ◂ +4.0 pts 2.0%

1.6% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Types of homes

95.7% Separate house ◂ +15.3 pts 80.4%

1.4% Flat or apartment +9.7 pts ▸ 11.2%

2.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.8 pts ▸ 7.9%

1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

41.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 37.5%

28.9% 4 bedrooms +5.0 pts ▸ 33.9%

13.9% 2 bedrooms +3.1 pts ▸ 17.0%

8.7% 5 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 5.1%

4.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.2 pts 4.5%

0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

50.8% Under $200 ◂ +37.1 pts 13.7%

38.0% $200–$349 +5.9 pts ▸ 43.9%

2.5% $350–$549 +34.7 pts ▸ 37.2%

0.0% $550–$749 +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% $750 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.4% $1,000–$1,799 +19.6 pts ▸ 47.9%

41.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.6 pts 13.6%

17.9% $1,800–$2,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 26.1%

7.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 6.3%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +164 more in Dubbo - South

6 14th pct 170 92nd pct

Stops/1k in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +6.82 more in Dubbo - South

1.84 19th pct 8.66 87th pct

Departures/1k in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +733.2 more in Dubbo - South

7.4 5th pct 740.5 47th pct

PT routes in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +3 more in Dubbo - South

4 29th pct 7 48th pct

Stop walk in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South

— 4 43rd pct

How people get to work

56.3% Car (driver) +13.7 pts ▸ 70.0%

20.7% Worked at home ◂ +13.0 pts 7.7%

3.3% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 6.5%

6.4% Walked ◂ +3.9 pts 2.5%

0.0% Bicycle +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.4% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.4% 2 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 38.9%

29.2% 1 vehicle +8.9 pts ▸ 38.0%

18.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.3 pts 11.1%

13.9% 4 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 5.0%

5.3% No vehicle +1.7 pts ▸ 7.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

33.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +32.0 pts 1.8%

12.7% Health care & social assistance +9.2 pts ▸ 21.9%

4.3% Retail trade +5.9 pts ▸ 10.1%

7.9% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

5.1% Public administration & safety +3.3 pts ▸ 8.5%

3.6% Construction +4.8 pts ▸ 8.4%

4.5% Accommodation & food +2.6 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.5% Mining ◂ +5.1 pts 1.4%

3.2% Manufacturing +1.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.2 pts 3.1%

2.1% Professional & technical +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%

4.0% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.7%

Occupations people work in

31.8% Managers ◂ +21.5 pts 10.3%

12.9% Professionals +8.1 pts ▸ 21.0%

9.5% Community & personal service +7.0 pts ▸ 16.5%

12.1% Technicians & trades +1.5 pts ▸ 13.7%

8.9% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 12.7%

10.1% Labourers ◂ +1.2 pts 9.0%

4.0% Sales workers +5.6 pts ▸ 9.7%

8.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.8 pts 5.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +2 higher in Dubbo - South

3 29th pct 5 43rd pct

IRSD decile in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +2 higher in Dubbo - South

3 29th pct 5 43rd pct

IER decile in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South even

4 36th pct 4 36th pct

IEO decile in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +1 higher in Dubbo - South

4 36th pct 5 43rd pct

IRSAD score in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +34 higher in Dubbo - South

940 26th pct 974 40th pct

ERP in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +17,633 higher in Dubbo - South

3,079 11th pct 20,712 87th pct

Growth in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +10.6 pts higher in Dubbo - South

-6.2% 0th pct 4.4% 49th pct

Businesses in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +1,475 higher in Dubbo - South

535 27th pct 2,010 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +25 higher in Dubbo - South

651 26th pct 676 30th pct

Max temp in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +0.5 higher in Dubbo - South

24.7 61st pct 25.2 67th pct

Min temp in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +0.1 higher in Parkes Surrounds

9.7 22nd pct 9.6 21st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +3.2 higher in Dubbo - South

3.1 21st pct 6.3 64th pct

Types ≤15 min in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +2.9 more in Dubbo - South

3.4 24th pct 6.3 66th pct

15-min city in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +33.2 pts higher in Dubbo - South

43.6% 32nd pct 76.8% 59th pct

Walk to shops in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +21.5 pts higher in Dubbo - South

43.2% 32nd pct 64.7% 52nd pct

Walk to transit in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +67.4 pts higher in Dubbo - South

30.2% 18th pct 97.6% 65th pct

Walk to school in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +42.0 pts higher in Dubbo - South

44.2% 26th pct 86.2% 63rd pct

Walk to a park in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +50.9 pts higher in Dubbo - South

46.6% 12th pct 97.5% 51st pct

Walk to health in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +15.0 pts higher in Dubbo - South

39.6% 45th pct 54.6% 58th pct

Amenities/1k in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +9.8 more in Parkes Surrounds

27.6 86th pct 17.8 66th pct

Intersections/km² in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +82 higher in Dubbo - South

0 2nd pct 82 47th pct

Mean slope in Parkes Surrounds in Dubbo - South +0.6 pts higher in Parkes Surrounds

3.7% 21st pct 3.1% 11th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Parkes Surrounds vs Dubbo - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/103021068/parkes-surrounds/vs/105031101/dubbo-south