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Forrest vs Parkes (ACT) - South

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.0 km apart · Forrest profile · Parkes (ACT) - South profile

Forrest Parkes (ACT) - South

Forrest and Parkes (ACT) - South are neighbouring areas in the Australian Capital Territory, but they differ sharply in scale and wealth. Forrest is a very walkable area where residents earn far more, with a typical weekly household income of $3,363 compared to $1,375 in Parkes (ACT) - South. Forrest is also much more established for daily needs, with 89.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, while only 4.2% of homes in Parkes (ACT) - South have the same access. In contrast, Parkes (ACT) - South is largely non-residential with only three people, and its typical resident is far older at 82.

These two areas have tracked in opposite directions since 2011, most notably in their age profiles where the gap has flipped and widened to a 35-year difference. Despite this, they share some basic traits: both have the same average maximum temperature of 21.1 degrees, and residents in both areas are just a 4-minute walk from their nearest public transport stop. They also both have high access to nature, with every home in both areas located within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 35 yrs older in Parkes (ACT) - South Population: 1,824 larger in Forrest Rent: $392 higher in Forrest Household income: $1,988 higher in Forrest People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +1,824 larger in Forrest gap widening
1,827 7th pct 3 0th pct
Median age in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +35 yrs older in Parkes (ACT) - South gap widening
47 yrs 84th pct 82 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
0.4% 9th pct —
Aged 65+ in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
22.4% 77th pct —
Under 15 in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
10.9% 9th pct —
De facto in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
10.9% 36th pct —

Age structure

22.4% Seniors (65+) +77.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
25.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
10.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
10.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

33.4% Never married +66.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.3% Married ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Divorced ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Forrest Parkes (ACT) - South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
25.2% 57th pct —

Country of birth

72.1% Australia ◂ +72.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% England ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.1% India ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% China ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

34.2% English ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
29.2% Australian ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Irish ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
13.9% Scottish ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
5.7% Italian ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Chinese ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Greek ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Indian ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
19.4% 63rd pct —
Limited English in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
0.7% 31st pct —

Language used at home

77.8% English only +55.6 pts ▸ 133.3%
2.5% Mandarin ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Greek ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Hindi ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
41.9% 53rd pct —

Religious affiliation

46.9% Christianity +86.4 pts ▸ 133.3%
4.3% Not stated +95.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
41.9% No religion ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Hinduism ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Buddhism ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Islam ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Judaism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
87.2% 100th pct —
Bachelor+ in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
61.0% 100th pct —
Schools in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
1 0th pct —
Schools/1k kids in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
5.00 86th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +4 more in Forrest
18 47th pct 14 37th pct
Students in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
479 16th pct —
Avg size in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
479 58th pct —
ICSEA in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
1,145 95th pct —

Highest year of school

87.2% Year 12 +46.2 pts ▸ 133.3%
5.3% Year 10 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.3% Bachelor degree +95.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
30.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
9.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.6% Society & culture ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
22.7% Management & commerce ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
11.0% Health ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% Education ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.5% Engineering & related ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Information technology ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Creative arts ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Architecture & building ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +$992 higher in Forrest
$1,816 100th pct $824 54th pct
Household income in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +$1,988 higher in Forrest
$3,363 100th pct $1,375 27th pct
Family income in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
$4,532 100th pct —
High earners in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
42.2% 100th pct —
High-income homes in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
52.5% 100th pct —

Personal income distribution

33.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
25.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
19.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%
17.5% Under $650 ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
29.4% 58th pct —
Mental health in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
7.9% 38th pct —
Needs assistance in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
3.2% 12th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Arthritis ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Mental health ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Diabetes ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.2% None +68.1 pts ▸ 133.3%
21.8% One condition ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Two conditions ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.0% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
27.0% 98th pct —
Unpaid carers in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
15.4% 97th pct —
Unpaid child care in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
23.1% 28th pct —
Defence service in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
7.6% 98th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
20.0% 39th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +8 larger in Forrest
8 3rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
28 yrs 76th pct —
Median income in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
$1,875 100th pct —
Household income in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
$3,874 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +0.2 larger in Forrest
2.2 14th pct 2.0 7th pct
One-parent in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
7.2% 1st pct —
Living alone in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
29.4% 69th pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +$392 higher in Forrest
$570 95th pct $178 4th pct
Mortgage in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
$2,520 87th pct —
People / bedroom in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +0.20 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
0.80 29th pct 1.00 90th pct
Renting in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
30.5% 60th pct —
Owned outright in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
37.7% 67th pct —
Separate houses in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
36.5% 10th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
55.9% 13th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
4.1% 42nd pct —
Work from home in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
17.9% 60th pct —
PT commute in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
3.1% 66th pct —
PT stops in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +8 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
9 18th pct 17 26th pct
Stops/1k in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +5,661.74 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
4.93 59th pct 5,666.67 100th pct
Departures/1k in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +2,363,320.7 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
1,345.9 69th pct 2,364,666.7 100th pct
PT routes in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +11 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
4 29th pct 15 78th pct
Stop walk in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South even
4 43rd pct 4 43rd pct
Drive to city in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +2 longer in Forrest
6 2nd pct 4 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +9,590 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
9,101 25th pct 18,691 59th pct
Reach 45 min in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +26,959 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
47,155 52nd pct 74,114 63rd pct
Transit to city in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +13 longer in Forrest
35 13th pct 22 2nd pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
53.6% 88th pct —
Recent arrivals in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
8.0% 34th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
3.0% 10th pct —
Participation in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
68.1% 79th pct —
Full-time in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
71.4% 99th pct —

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
10 100th pct —
IRSD decile in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
10 100th pct —
IER decile in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
9 86th pct —
IEO decile in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
10 100th pct —
IRSAD score in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
1,185 100th pct —
ERP in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +1,940 higher in Forrest
1,944 7th pct 4 0th pct
Growth in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South
6.6% 66th pct —
Businesses in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +386 higher in Forrest
392 18th pct 6 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +31 higher in Forrest
786 43rd pct 755 40th pct
Max temp in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South even
21.1 30th pct 21.1 30th pct
Min temp in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South even
6.8 2nd pct 6.8 2nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +2.8 higher in Forrest
7.9 85th pct 5.1 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +1.6 more in Forrest
7.4 83rd pct 5.9 59th pct
15-min city in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +0.4 pts higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
94.3% 77th pct 94.7% 78th pct
Walk to shops in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +76.2 pts higher in Forrest
76.2% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +1.7 pts higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
98.3% 68th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +9.5 pts higher in Forrest
100.0% 100th pct 90.5% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +85.3 pts higher in Forrest
89.6% 83rd pct 4.2% 9th pct
Amenities/1k in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +25,292.8 more in Parkes (ACT) - South
40.5 86th pct 25,333.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +135 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
382 88th pct 517 94th pct
Mean slope in Forrestin Parkes (ACT) - South +10.5 pts higher in Parkes (ACT) - South
4.4% 34th pct 14.9% 100th pct

Compare Forrest with nearby areas

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Compare Parkes (ACT) - South with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Forrest vs Parkes (ACT) - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801061063/forrest/vs/801061068/parkes-south