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Griffith vs Parkes (ACT) - South

Name: Griffith vs Parkes (ACT) - South — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.7 km apart · Griffith profile · Parkes (ACT) - South profile

Griffith Parkes (ACT) - South

Griffith (ACT) and Parkes (ACT) - South are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Griffith (ACT) is a well-populated area where residents earn far more, with a typical weekly household income of $2,542 compared to $1,375 in Parkes (ACT) - South. While Griffith (ACT) is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.7 and 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, Parkes (ACT) - South is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. The residents in Parkes (ACT) - South are also far older, with a typical age of 82 compared to 38 in Griffith (ACT).

Both areas share some basic local features, such as having exactly 17 public transport stops and the same average maximum temperature of 21.1 degrees. However, the gaps between them have shifted over time; for instance, the age difference has widened significantly, as the lead has flipped since 2011. While Griffith (ACT) has far more businesses and a higher typical weekly rent of $462, both areas provide universal access to parks, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of one.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 44 yrs older in Parkes (ACT) - South Population: 5,325 larger in Griffith Rent: $284 higher in Griffith Household income: $1,167 higher in Griffith Personal income: $748 higher in Griffith

Demographics & Identity

Population in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +5,325 larger in Griffith gap widening

5,328 24th pct 3 0th pct

Median age in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +44 yrs older in Parkes (ACT) - South gap widening

38 yrs 43rd pct 82 yrs 100th pct

Age structure

16.2% Seniors (65+) +83.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

33.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%

25.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%

13.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

11.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.1% Never married +57.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

43.0% Married ◂ +43.0 pts 0.0%

7.9% Divorced ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

4.4% Widowed ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

2.6% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Griffith Parkes (ACT) - South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

69.9% Australia ◂ +69.9 pts 0.0%

4.2% England ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.9% India ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% China ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Nepal ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Italy ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

36.9% English ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%

29.9% Australian ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%

14.9% Irish ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

11.3% Scottish ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

5.7% Chinese ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

4.7% Italian ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

4.6% German ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

2.9% Indian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Vietnamese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

76.6% English only +56.8 pts ▸ 133.3%

2.4% Mandarin ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Punjabi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

36.7% Christianity +96.7 pts ▸ 133.3%

5.3% Not stated +94.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

49.2% No religion ◂ +49.2 pts 0.0%

2.8% Hinduism ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Islam ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.9% Buddhism ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Judaism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

2 14th pct —

Schools/1k kids in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

2.89 67th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

14 37th pct 14 37th pct

Students in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

1,822 58th pct —

Avg size in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

911 89th pct —

ICSEA in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

1,083 77th pct —

Highest year of school

84.3% Year 12 +49.0 pts ▸ 133.3%

6.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

2.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.5% Year 11 ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.6% Bachelor degree +92.7 pts ▸ 133.3%

27.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%

8.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

7.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

7.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

30.5% Society & culture ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%

18.9% Management & commerce ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%

9.7% Health ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

5.8% Engineering & related ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.5% Education ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.7% Information technology ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

4.5% Creative arts ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.9% Architecture & building ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +$748 higher in Griffith

$1,572 100th pct $824 54th pct

Household income in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +$1,167 higher in Griffith

$2,542 89th pct $1,375 27th pct

Family income in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

$3,649 98th pct —

Personal income distribution

33.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%

24.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%

20.3% Under $650 ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%

16.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Other condition ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

9.9% Mental health ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

8.4% Asthma ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

8.3% Arthritis ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Dementia ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.9% None +67.5 pts ▸ 133.3%

20.1% One condition ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

5.9% Two conditions ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +57 larger in Griffith

57 18th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

29 yrs 81st pct —

Median income in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

$1,471 100th pct —

Household income in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

$2,666 90th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +0.1 larger in Griffith

2.1 11th pct 2.0 7th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +$284 higher in Griffith

$462 83rd pct $178 4th pct

Mortgage in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

$2,118 71st pct —

People / bedroom in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +0.10 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South

0.90 86th pct 1.00 90th pct

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

17 26th pct 17 26th pct

Stops/1k in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +5,663.48 more in Parkes (ACT) - South

3.19 33rd pct 5,666.67 100th pct

Departures/1k in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +2,363,626.3 more in Parkes (ACT) - South

1,040.4 59th pct 2,364,666.7 100th pct

PT routes in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +13 more in Parkes (ACT) - South

2 14th pct 15 78th pct

Stop walk in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +1 longer in Parkes (ACT) - South

3 29th pct 4 43rd pct

Drive to city in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +3 longer in Griffith

7 5th pct 4 0th pct

Reach 30 min in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +135 more in Griffith

18,826 59th pct 18,691 59th pct

Reach 45 min in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +43,995 more in Parkes (ACT) - South

30,119 39th pct 74,114 63rd pct

Transit to city in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +16 longer in Griffith

38 16th pct 22 2nd pct

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

10 100th pct —

IRSD decile in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

10 100th pct —

IER decile in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

7 64th pct —

IEO decile in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

10 100th pct —

IRSAD score in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

1,149 97th pct —

ERP in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +5,822 higher in Griffith

5,826 25th pct 4 0th pct

Growth in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South

9.5% 78th pct —

Businesses in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +761 higher in Griffith

767 42nd pct 6 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

755 40th pct 755 40th pct

Max temp in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

21.1 30th pct 21.1 30th pct

Min temp in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

6.8 2nd pct 6.8 2nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +3.7 higher in Griffith

8.7 94th pct 5.1 44th pct

Types ≤15 min in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +2.0 more in Griffith

7.9 96th pct 5.9 59th pct

15-min city in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +4.2 pts higher in Griffith

98.9% 84th pct 94.7% 78th pct

Walk to shops in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +98.0 pts higher in Griffith

98.0% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to school in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +9.5 pts higher in Griffith

100.0% 100th pct 90.5% 68th pct

Walk to a park in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South even

100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +91.0 pts higher in Griffith

95.2% 90th pct 4.2% 9th pct

Amenities/1k in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +25,314.4 more in Parkes (ACT) - South

19.0 71st pct 25,333.3 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +143 higher in Parkes (ACT) - South

374 88th pct 517 94th pct

Mean slope in Griffith in Parkes (ACT) - South +10.4 pts higher in Parkes (ACT) - South

4.5% 36th pct 14.9% 100th pct

Compare Griffith with nearby areas

Forrest Kingston Barton Red Hill Narrabundah Parkes (ACT) - South Fyshwick Russell

Compare Parkes (ACT) - South with nearby areas

Barton Parkes (ACT) - North Forrest Civic Russell Reid Kingston Acton

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Griffith vs Parkes (ACT) - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801061064/griffith/vs/801061068/parkes-south

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity

Age structure

Marital status

Age & sex structure

🌏 Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

Ancestry

💬 Language

Language used at home

🕊️ Religion

Religious affiliation

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

Highest qualification level

Field of qualification

💰 Income

Personal income distribution

🩺 Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

Number of long-term health conditions

🤝 Community Participation

🪃 First Nations

🏠 Family & Households

🏘️ Housing & Dwellings

🚗 Transport & Vehicles

🚆 Migration & Movement

💼 Jobs & Industry

📈 Economy & Advantage

🌦️ Environment & Climate

🚶 Walkability

Compare Griffith with nearby areas

Compare Parkes (ACT) - South with nearby areas

Cite this page

Demographics & Identity

Ancestry & Birthplace

Language

Religion

Education & Qualifications

Income

Health & Disability

Community Participation

First Nations

Family & Households

Housing & Dwellings

Transport & Vehicles

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Economy & Advantage

Environment & Climate

Walkability