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Parafield vs Parafield Gardens
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.4 km apart · Parafield profile · Parafield Gardens profile
Parafield Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens and Parafield are neighbouring areas with very different scales and characters. Parafield Gardens is a residential hub of over 18,000 people, while Parafield is sparsely populated with only 21 residents. There are stark differences in their demographics: Parafield Gardens is far more diverse, with 44.4% of people using another language at home compared to 14.3% in Parafield. It also has a much larger presence of families, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, whereas Parafield has none.
Though their demographics diverge, the gap in typical weekly personal income has narrowed slightly since 2011, now sitting at $585 in Parafield Gardens and $274 in Parafield. Both areas are very walkable and share similar drive times to the city. They also have almost the same number of amenity types within a 15-minute walk, and nearly all homes in both areas are within a short walk of groceries.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
21
0th pct
18,467
87th pct
- First area, 2011: 76
- First area, 2016: 105
- First area, 2021: 21
- Second area, 2011: 15,317
- Second area, 2016: 16,945
- Second area, 2021: 18,467
Median age
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
22 yrs
0th pct
36 yrs
29th pct
- First area, 2011: 25 yrs
- First area, 2016: 25 yrs
- First area, 2021: 22 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
Age structure
47.6%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +34.6 pts
13.0%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+28.7 pts ▸
28.7%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+22.9 pts ▸
22.9%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+20.7 pts ▸
20.7%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
Marital status
85.7%
Never married
◂ +50.4 pts
35.4%
0.0%
Married
+48.6 pts ▸
48.6%
0.0%
Divorced
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Widowed
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Separated
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
Age & sex structure
Parafield
Parafield Gardens
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Parafield Gardens: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
- 80–84 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Parafield Gardens: 0.8% males, 1.2% females
- 75–79 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Parafield Gardens: 1.3% males, 1.5% females
- 70–74 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Parafield Gardens: 1.7% males, 2.2% females
- 65–69 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Parafield Gardens: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
- 60–64 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Parafield Gardens: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
- 55–59 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Parafield Gardens: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 50–54 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Parafield Gardens: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
- 45–49 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Parafield Gardens: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
- 40–44 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Parafield Gardens: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
- 35–39 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Parafield Gardens: 4.1% males, 4.0% females
- 30–34 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Parafield Gardens: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
- 25–29 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Parafield Gardens: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
- 20–24 in Parafield: 60.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Parafield Gardens: 3.7% males, 3.1% females
- 15–19 in Parafield: 40.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Parafield Gardens: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 10–14 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Parafield Gardens: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
- 5–9 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Parafield Gardens: 3.9% males, 3.5% females
- 0–4 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Parafield Gardens: 3.5% males, 3.2% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
33.3%
Australia
+22.0 pts ▸
55.3%
0.0%
India
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Vietnam
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
England
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Philippines
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
China
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Italy
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
New Zealand
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Ancestry
28.6%
Australian
◂ +5.1 pts
23.4%
19.0%
English
+5.5 pts ▸
24.6%
23.8%
Irish
◂ +20.0 pts
3.8%
0.0%
Indian
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Scottish
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
German
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Filipino
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Italian
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Chinese
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Greek
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Language
Language used at home
61.9%
English only
◂ +10.5 pts
51.5%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Punjabi
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Arabic
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Tagalog
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Italian
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Greek
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Cantonese
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Religion
Religious affiliation
38.1%
No religion
◂ +6.0 pts
32.1%
28.6%
Christianity
+5.7 pts ▸
34.3%
0.0%
Islam
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Buddhism
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Hinduism
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Not stated
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Other religions
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
76.2%
Year 12
◂ +25.5 pts
50.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+16.3 pts ▸
16.3%
14.3%
Year 10
even
14.3%
0.0%
Year 11
+13.6 pts ▸
13.6%
Highest qualification level
57.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma
◂ +43.7 pts
13.5%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+33.0 pts ▸
33.0%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+23.6 pts ▸
23.6%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
Field of qualification
85.7%
Engineering & related
◂ +68.2 pts
17.5%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+17.0 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
Society & culture
+14.2 pts ▸
14.2%
0.0%
Health
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Education
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Information technology
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Income
Personal income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
$274
0th pct
$585
11th pct
- First area, 2011: $77
- First area, 2016: $62
- First area, 2021: $274
- Second area, 2011: $426
- Second area, 2016: $488
- Second area, 2021: $585
Household income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,384
28th pct
- Second area, 2011: $980
- Second area, 2016: $1,140
- Second area, 2021: $1,384
Family income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,512
14th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,106
- Second area, 2016: $1,268
- Second area, 2021: $1,512
Personal income distribution
47.6%
Under $650
+3.2 pts ▸
50.9%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+34.7 pts ▸
34.7%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
19.0%
Other condition
◂ +10.8 pts
8.2%
0.0%
Asthma
+9.1 pts ▸
9.1%
0.0%
Arthritis
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Mental health
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Diabetes
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Lung condition
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Number of long-term health conditions
71.4%
None
◂ +5.7 pts
65.7%
0.0%
One condition
+18.1 pts ▸
18.1%
0.0%
Two conditions
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Three or more
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
2.9
86th pct
- Second area, 2011: 2.8
- Second area, 2016: 2.8
- Second area, 2021: 2.9
Housing & Dwellings
—
$300
27th pct
- Second area, 2011: $218
- Second area, 2016: $260
- Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,382
20th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,394
- Second area, 2016: $1,387
- Second area, 2021: $1,382
People / bedroom
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
0.90
86th pct
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.90
- Second area, 2021: 0.90
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Parafield vs Parafield Gardens [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/402041042/parafield/vs/402041043/parafield-gardens