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Reid vs Parkes (ACT) - South

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.3 km apart · Reid profile · Parkes (ACT) - South profile

Reid Parkes (ACT) - South

Reid and Parkes (ACT) - South are neighbouring areas in the Australian Capital Territory with very different profiles. Reid is a residential area of 1,544 people where typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $2,272, compared to $1,375 in Parkes (ACT) - South. Residents in Reid also pay far more in typical weekly rent, at $430 compared to $178. In terms of accessibility, Reid is a walker's paradise with 99.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Parkes (ACT) - South is somewhat walkable and has no homes within that distance of food.

The age gap between the two areas has widened since 2016, with residents now far older in Parkes (ACT) - South, where the typical age is 82 compared to 40 in Reid. Despite this, the two areas share a few basics, including 100% of homes being within a 15-minute walk of a park and the same typical number of people per home. Both also have a transit time to the city of 22 minutes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +1,541 larger in Reid gap steady
1,544 6th pct 3 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1,636
  • First area, 2021: 1,544
  • Second area, 2011: 3
  • Second area, 2016: 8
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +42 yrs older in Parkes (ACT) - South gap widening
40 yrs 52nd pct 82 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 82 yrs
1.0% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
19.2% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
8.2% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
11.3% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%

Age structure

19.2% Seniors (65+) +80.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
25.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
16.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
8.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.7% Never married +51.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.5% Married ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
7.6% Divorced ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Reid Parkes (ACT) - South

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

  • 85+ in Reid: 0.5% males, 0.2% females; 85+ in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 80–84 in Reid: 1.2% males, 0.6% females; 80–84 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Reid: 1.7% males, 2.4% females; 75–79 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Reid: 2.7% males, 2.3% females; 70–74 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Reid: 3.1% males, 3.9% females; 65–69 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Reid: 4.1% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Reid: 4.0% males, 4.3% females; 55–59 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Reid: 3.9% males, 2.6% females; 50–54 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Reid: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 45–49 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Reid: 3.6% males, 2.5% females; 40–44 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Reid: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 35–39 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Reid: 5.6% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Reid: 6.3% males, 4.3% females; 25–29 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Reid: 5.8% males, 6.3% females; 20–24 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Reid: 2.0% males, 1.8% females; 15–19 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Reid: 0.8% males, 1.5% females; 10–14 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Reid: 1.3% males, 1.1% females; 5–9 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Reid: 1.3% males, 1.9% females; 0–4 in Parkes (ACT) - South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

29.7% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%

Country of birth

63.9% Australia ◂ +63.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% England ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% India ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% China ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Nepal ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Vietnam ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.5% English ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
28.8% Australian ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
15.4% Irish ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% German ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Chinese ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Indian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Language

18.7% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
2.1% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%

Language used at home

74.1% English only +59.2 pts ▸ 133.3%
2.0% Mandarin ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Cantonese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

50.8% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 42.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.8%

Religious affiliation

33.2% Christianity +100.1 pts ▸ 133.3%
8.9% Not stated +91.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.8% No religion ◂ +50.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.2% Islam ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Buddhism ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Judaism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

83.1% 97th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 72.6%
  • First area, 2021: 83.1%
54.3% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 46.6%
  • First area, 2021: 54.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South even
14 37th pct 14 37th pct

Highest year of school

83.1% Year 12 +50.2 pts ▸ 133.3%
5.4% Year 10 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.0% Bachelor degree +97.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
26.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
9.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.9% Society & culture ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
16.1% Management & commerce ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
7.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Information technology ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.5% Engineering & related ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% Education ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Creative arts ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Health ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Architecture & building ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +$511 higher in Reid
$1,335 93rd pct $824 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,014
  • First area, 2021: $1,335
  • Second area, 2021: $824
Household income in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +$897 higher in Reid
$2,272 82nd pct $1,375 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,503
  • First area, 2021: $2,272
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
$3,301 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $2,759
  • First area, 2021: $3,301
25.7% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
High-income homes in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South
35.4% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%

Personal income distribution

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
26.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%
26.0% Under $650 ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
11.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

31.3% 70th pct —
12.5% 90th pct —
3.1% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Mental health ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.4% Other condition ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.7% Arthritis ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +73.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
22.7% One condition ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Two conditions ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

24.5% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
12.1% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid child care in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South
15.6% 6th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
5.8% 90th pct —
18.0% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +16 larger in Reid
16 5th pct 0 0th pct
42 yrs 100th pct —
$575 37th pct —
$949 3rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South even
2.0 7th pct 2.0 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
9.3% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
40.9% 97th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 46.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +$252 higher in Reid
$430 74th pct $178 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $320
  • First area, 2021: $430
  • Second area, 2021: $178
$2,300 80th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $2,206
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
People / bedroom in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +0.10 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
0.90 86th pct 1.00 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
45.9% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.9%
30.1% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
36.2% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 29.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.2%
46.2% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.1%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%

Transport & Vehicles

19.7% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
13.6% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
7.5% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
PT stops in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +3 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
14 23rd pct 17 26th pct
Stops/1k in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +5,657.60 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
9.07 87th pct 5,666.67 100th pct
Departures/1k in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +2,362,406.3 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
2,260.4 86th pct 2,364,666.7 100th pct
PT routes in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +5 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
10 62nd pct 15 78th pct
Stop walk in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +2 longer in Parkes (ACT) - South
2 14th pct 4 43rd pct
Drive to city in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +1 longer in Parkes (ACT) - South
3 0th pct 4 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +1,341 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
17,350 55th pct 18,691 59th pct
Reach 45 min in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +39,768 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
34,346 43rd pct 74,114 63rd pct
Transit to city in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South even
22 2nd pct 22 2nd pct

Migration & Movement

47.8% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 47.8%
20.7% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%

Jobs & Industry

4.5% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
64.6% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.8%
  • First area, 2021: 64.6%
63.0% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.6%
  • First area, 2021: 63.0%

Economy & Advantage

10 100th pct —
9 86th pct —
3 29th pct —
10 100th pct —
1,122 92nd pct —
ERP in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +2,009 higher in Reid
2,013 7th pct 4 0th pct
31.3% 95th pct —
Businesses in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +123 higher in Reid
129 6th pct 6 0th pct

Environment & Climate

755 40th pct 755 40th pct
21.1 30th pct 21.1 30th pct
6.8 2nd pct 6.8 2nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +3.7 higher in Reid
8.7 94th pct 5.1 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +2.1 more in Reid
8.0 99th pct 5.9 59th pct
15-min city in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +5.3 pts higher in Reid
100.0% 100th pct 94.7% 78th pct
Walk to shops in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +99.3 pts higher in Reid
99.3% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +9.5 pts higher in Reid
100.0% 100th pct 90.5% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +94.0 pts higher in Reid
98.2% 96th pct 4.2% 9th pct
Amenities/1k in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +25,298.4 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
35.0 86th pct 25,333.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +38 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
478 92nd pct 517 94th pct
Mean slope in Reidin Parkes (ACT) - South +12.0 pts higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
2.9% 9th pct 14.9% 100th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Reid vs Parkes (ACT) - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801051127/reid/vs/801061068/parkes-south