# Lakes Creek vs Parkhurst - Kawana — 2021 Census comparison

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison · about 9.2 km apart

Parkhurst - Kawana and Lakes Creek are neighbouring areas in Queensland with different levels of advantage. Parkhurst - Kawana is generally better off, with far more households earning $3,000 or more a week (18.1% compared to 11.8%) and more people with bachelor degrees (13.7% versus 9.0%). It is also a major hub for education, with 2,465 school enrolments and an average school size of 616, while Lakes Creek has 657 enrolments and smaller schools averaging 329 students. In contrast, Lakes Creek has a much larger share of recent overseas arrivals, at 29.3% compared to 16.1% in Parkhurst - Kawana.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as residents share the same typical age of 35 and nearly identical rates of long-term health conditions. Both areas lack public transport, with no recorded routes or stops. However, some gaps are widening; the difference in high earners and university qualifications has grown since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of people who speak a language other than English is now well higher in Lakes Creek, a gap that has also increased over time.

## Where they differ most

- Population: 2,597 larger in Parkhurst - Kawana
- Recent arrivals: 13.2 pts higher in Lakes Creek
- Limited English: 3.0 pts higher in Lakes Creek
- 3+ bedrooms: 8.5 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana
- Year 12: 6.2 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 4,880 | 7,477 | 2,597 larger in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Median age | 35 yrs | 35 yrs |  | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 11.2% | 7.9% | 3.3 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 14.2% | 15.0% | 0.8 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| Under 15 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| De facto | 12.9% | 12.8% | 0.1 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |

### Age structure

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Young adults (25–44) | 28.7% | 28.5% | +0.2 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 23.8% | 21.7% | +2.1 |
| Children (0–14) | 20.4% | 21.9% | -1.5 |
| Seniors (65+) | 14.2% | 15.0% | -0.8 |
| Youth (15–24) | 13.0% | 12.9% | +0.1 |

### Marital status

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 40.8% | 43.2% | -2.4 |
| Never married | 41.4% | 37.7% | +3.7 |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.8% | +0.6 |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.3 |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | +0.4 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Lakes Creek male | Lakes Creek female | Parkhurst - Kawana male | Parkhurst - Kawana female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| 5–9 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| 10–14 | 3.9% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| 15–19 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| 25–29 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| 30–34 | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| 35–39 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| 40–44 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| 45–49 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| 50–54 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 55–59 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| 60–64 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| 65–69 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 70–74 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| 75–79 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| 80–84 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 85+ | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 12.7% | 10.1% | 2.6 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |

### Country of birth

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 80.2% | 82.4% | -2.3 |
| China | 2.6% | 0.6% | +2.0 |
| Philippines | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6 |
| Vietnam | 1.5% | 0.2% | +1.4 |
| New Zealand | 1.3% | 1.2% | +0.1 |
| England | 1.0% | 0.9% | +0.1 |
| India | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| South Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian | 39.1% | 42.4% | -3.3 |
| English | 37.6% | 37.5% | +0.1 |
| Scottish | 8.5% | 9.6% | -1.0 |
| Irish | 9.6% | 9.4% | +0.2 |
| German | 5.8% | 6.4% | -0.6 |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.5% | +2.2 |
| Filipino | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.8 |
| Vietnamese | 1.5% | 0.2% | +1.3 |
| Italian | 1.4% | 1.2% | +0.2 |
| Dutch | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5 |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5 |
| Greek | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3 |

## Language

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 10.2% | 6.7% | 3.5 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap widening |
| Limited English | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.0 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 82.6% | 86.0% | -3.4 |
| Mandarin | 2.6% | 0.6% | +2.0 |
| Vietnamese | 1.9% | 0.3% | +1.7 |
| Tagalog | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5 |
| Punjabi | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Arabic | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 41.4% | 38.5% | 2.9 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 46.6% | 50.2% | -3.6 |
| No religion | 41.4% | 38.5% | +2.9 |
| Not stated | 8.9% | 8.8% | +0.1 |
| Hinduism | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7 |
| Islam | 1.3% | 0.2% | +1.1 |
| Buddhism | 1.1% | 0.5% | +0.7 |
| Other religions | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 42.6% | 48.8% | 6.2 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| Bachelor+ | 9.0% | 13.7% | 4.7 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Schools | 2 | 4 | 2 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Schools/1k kids | 2.01 | 2.45 | 0.44 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 13 | 22 | 9 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Students | 657 | 2,465 | 1,808 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Avg size | 329 | 616 | 288 larger in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| ICSEA | 894 | 953 | 59 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 42.6% | 48.8% | -6.2 |
| Year 10 | 26.8% | 24.3% | +2.5 |
| Year 9 or below | 15.3% | 9.3% | +6.0 |
| Year 11 | 6.6% | 6.5% | +0.1 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 41.9% | 38.7% | +3.3 |
| Bachelor degree | 13.3% | 17.6% | -4.3 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 11.9% | 11.6% | +0.3 |
| Certificate I / II | 4.4% | 3.4% | +1.0 |
| Postgraduate degree | 2.5% | 3.7% | -1.3 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Engineering & related | 17.9% | 18.0% | -0.1 |
| Management & commerce | 14.7% | 14.3% | +0.4 |
| Society & culture | 12.8% | 11.0% | +1.8 |
| Health | 8.1% | 10.2% | -2.1 |
| Education | 7.5% | 7.4% | +0.1 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 6.3% | 6.7% | -0.5 |
| Architecture & building | 4.5% | 4.5% | +0.1 |
| Information technology | 2.0% | 1.7% | +0.3 |
| Creative arts | 1.9% | 1.1% | +0.8 |
| Agriculture & environment | 1.6% | 1.3% | +0.4 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7 |

## Income

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $734 | $826 | $92 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Household income | $1,374 | $1,626 | $252 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Family income | $1,691 | $2,060 | $369 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| High earners | 6.2% | 9.9% | 3.8 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 11.8% | 18.1% | 6.3 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 30.9% | 27.0% | +4.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 29.7% | 29.6% | +0.2 |
| Under $650 | 18.5% | 15.3% | +3.3 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 7.3% | 9.6% | -2.3 |
| $4,000 or more | 4.5% | 8.5% | -4.0 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 41.2% | 36.1% | +5.1 |
| $650–$1,499 | 36.3% | 32.3% | +4.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 12.3% | 17.4% | -5.2 |
| $3,000 or more | 1.5% | 3.0% | -1.4 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 31.1% | 31.2% |  |  |
| Mental health | 11.5% | 10.9% | 0.6 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Needs assistance | 7.3% | 8.0% | 0.7 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mental health | 11.5% | 10.9% | +0.6 |
| Arthritis | 10.2% | 9.3% | +0.8 |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 9.7% | +0.1 |
| Other condition | 8.4% | 9.1% | -0.7 |
| Heart disease | 5.2% | 4.8% | +0.3 |
| Diabetes | 5.1% | 4.9% | +0.2 |
| Cancer | 2.8% | 3.0% | -0.2 |
| Lung condition | 3.0% | 2.0% | +0.9 |
| Dementia | 0.3% | 1.4% | -1.1 |
| Stroke | 1.3% | 0.9% | +0.4 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 59.2% | 58.3% | +0.9 |
| One condition | 19.5% | 20.6% | -1.2 |
| Two conditions | 7.1% | 6.4% | +0.8 |
| Three or more | 4.6% | 4.2% | +0.4 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 12.5% | 11.6% | 0.9 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |
| Unpaid child care | 26.1% | 29.1% | 3.0 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Defence service | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.4 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 19.1% | 18.5% | 0.7 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 547 | 591 | 44 larger in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Median age | 21 yrs | 20 yrs | 1 yrs older in Lakes Creek |  |
| Year 12 | 37.6% | 47.7% | 10.1 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Unemployment | 14.1% | 13.8% | 0.3 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Median income | $585 | $585 |  |  |
| Household income | $1,357 | $1,416 | $59 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Indigenous language | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.1 larger in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| One-parent | 20.4% | 19.4% | 1.0 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap steady |
| Living alone | 27.0% | 24.8% | 2.3 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap widening |

### Family composition

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 52.8% | 56.6% | -3.8 |
| Couples without children | 25.5% | 23.1% | +2.4 |
| One-parent families | 20.4% | 19.4% | +1.0 |
| Other families | 1.4% | 1.0% | +0.4 |

### Household size

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 33.6% | 31.3% | +2.3 |
| 1 person | 27.0% | 24.8% | +2.3 |
| 4 people | 14.9% | 16.9% | -2.0 |
| 3 people | 15.4% | 16.1% | -0.7 |
| 5 people | 5.0% | 7.1% | -2.0 |
| 6 or more | 4.1% | 4.0% | +0.1 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $260 | $280 | $20 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| Mortgage | $1,300 | $1,517 | $217 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.80 |  | gap steady |
| Renting | 34.3% | 33.6% | 0.6 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap narrowing |
| Owned outright | 27.1% | 24.7% | 2.5 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 88.5% | 89.2% | 0.7 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 77.5% | 86.0% | 8.5 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.3% | 38.7% | -3.4 |
| Rented | 34.3% | 33.6% | +0.6 |
| Owned outright | 27.1% | 24.7% | +2.5 |
| Not stated | 2.0% | 1.2% | +0.8 |
| Other tenure | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 88.5% | 89.2% | -0.7 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 6.0% | 8.0% | -2.0 |
| Flat or apartment | 5.1% | 1.3% | +3.8 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.3 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.2% | 44.7% | +9.5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% | 35.0% | -16.4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% | 10.4% | +7.7 |
| 5 or more | 4.6% | 6.3% | -1.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 2.2% | 1.7% | +0.4 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 63.9% | 46.9% | +17.0 |
| $350–$549 | 14.0% | 27.3% | -13.2 |
| Under $200 | 19.0% | 20.0% | -1.0 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 54.4% | 44.7% | +9.6 |
| Under $1,000 | 26.4% | 16.1% | +10.3 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 13.0% | 26.1% | -13.1 |
| $3,000 or more | 2.3% | 7.2% | -4.9 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 6.0% | 6.5% | 0.5 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| PT commute | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| PT stops | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.00 |  |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 0 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 71.8% | 71.3% | +0.5 |
| Car (passenger) | 8.5% | 6.7% | +1.8 |
| Worked at home | 3.8% | 3.9% | -0.1 |
| Walked | 1.3% | 1.8% | -0.5 |
| Bus | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3 |
| Bicycle | 0.8% | 0.4% | +0.4 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% | 38.9% | -3.0 |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% | 34.4% | +2.4 |
| 3 vehicles | 14.2% | 12.5% | +1.7 |
| 4 or more | 7.5% | 7.5% | +0.0 |
| No vehicle | 6.0% | 6.5% | -0.5 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 37.2% | 41.6% | 4.4 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 29.3% | 16.1% | 13.2 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap widening |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 5.0% | 1.4 pts higher in Lakes Creek | gap widening |
| Participation | 61.5% | 62.9% | 1.4 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |
| Full-time | 62.1% | 62.8% | 0.7 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana | gap steady |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 15.3% | 17.5% | -2.2 |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% | 6.3% | +7.2 |
| Education & training | 7.6% | 10.6% | -3.0 |
| Retail trade | 10.0% | 10.3% | -0.3 |
| Construction | 7.8% | 8.1% | -0.3 |
| Accommodation & food | 7.3% | 6.9% | +0.4 |
| Public administration & safety | 5.4% | 6.9% | -1.5 |
| Mining | 4.0% | 5.1% | -1.0 |
| Transport & warehousing | 5.0% | 4.9% | +0.1 |
| Other services | 4.1% | 4.3% | -0.2 |
| Administrative & support | 3.5% | 2.7% | +0.8 |
| Electricity, gas & water | 2.5% | 3.5% | -1.1 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Lakes Creek % | Parkhurst - Kawana % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Labourers | 21.7% | 11.6% | +10.1 |
| Technicians & trades | 15.5% | 16.9% | -1.4 |
| Community & personal service | 15.1% | 15.2% | -0.1 |
| Professionals | 11.2% | 15.2% | -4.0 |
| Clerical & administrative | 11.3% | 13.0% | -1.7 |
| Sales workers | 8.2% | 9.4% | -1.2 |
| Managers | 6.5% | 8.5% | -2.0 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 7.8% | 8.5% | -0.7 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IRSAD decile | 1 | 3 | 2 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| IRSD decile | 2 | 3 | 1 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| IER decile | 2 | 4 | 2 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| IEO decile | 1 | 2 | 1 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| IRSAD score | 878 | 939 | 61 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| ERP | 5,037 | 8,181 | 3,144 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Growth | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Businesses | 212 | 538 | 326 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |

## Environment & Climate

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainfall | 712 | 601 | 111 higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Max temp | 28.3 | 29.0 | 0.6 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Min temp | 17.6 | 17.9 | 0.2 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Lakes Creek | Parkhurst - Kawana | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.1 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 3.5 | 3.6 | 0.1 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| 15-min city | 20.9% | 37.2% | 16.3 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Walk to shops | 77.8% | 52.0% | 25.8 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to school | 67.1% | 65.5% | 1.6 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Walk to a park | 93.4% | 88.8% | 4.6 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |
| Walk to health | 0.2% | 22.3% | 22.0 pts higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Amenities/1k | 6.4 | 9.8 | 3.4 more in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Intersections/km² | 16 | 37 | 20 higher in Parkhurst - Kawana |  |
| Mean slope | 5.0% | 4.8% | 0.2 pts higher in Lakes Creek |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/308031211/lakes-creek/vs/308031215/parkhurst-kawana