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Braeside vs Parkdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.4 km apart · Braeside profile · Parkdale profile

Braeside Parkdale

Parkdale and Braeside are neighbouring areas in Victoria, but they have very different characters. Parkdale is a populated residential area where families are common, with 17.9% of people being children and 30.5% of adults caring for children unpaid. In contrast, Braeside is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with no children or seniors living there. Economic profiles differ sharply: typical weekly household income in Parkdale is far higher at $2,130, compared to $982 in Braeside. Parkdale also has a higher share of university-qualified adults at 35.0% and is very walkable, while Braeside is more likely to have residents with a Certificate III or IV.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with Braeside seeing a much larger shift in its population as 68.0% of residents moved in the last five years. They do share some similarities, such as having almost the same number of public transport routes and a similar proportion of people from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. While Parkdale is more established as a hub for services, Braeside has a much higher share of residents who served in the Defence Force (18.2%) and those who are employed full-time (81.8%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 12,283 larger in Parkdale Median age: 15 yrs older in Braeside Household income: $1,148 higher in Parkdale Unpaid child care: 30.5 pts higher in Parkdale Recent movers: 34.6 pts higher in Braeside

Demographics & Identity

Population in Braesidein Parkdale +12,283 larger in Parkdale gap steady
25 17th pct 12,308 88th pct
Median age in Braesidein Parkdale +15 yrs older in Braeside gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Braesidein Parkdale +0.4 pts higher in Parkdale gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 33rd pct
Aged 65+ in Braesidein Parkdale +18.0 pts higher in Parkdale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.0% 47th pct
Under 15 in Braesidein Parkdale +17.9 pts higher in Parkdale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.9% 56th pct
De facto in Braesidein Parkdale +11.9 pts higher in Braeside
22.7% 91st pct 10.8% 39th pct

Age structure

52.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.6 pts 29.4%
24.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.5 pts 22.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%

Marital status

56.0% Married ◂ +6.9 pts 49.1%
44.0% Never married ◂ +9.4 pts 34.6%
12.0% Divorced ◂ +3.6 pts 8.4%
0.0% Widowed +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Braeside Parkdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Braesidein Parkdale +10.3 pts higher in Braeside gap widening
32.0% 90th pct 21.7% 79th pct

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +4.0 pts 76.0%
12.0% England ◂ +6.9 pts 5.1%
0.0% New Zealand +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% China +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% India +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italy +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

52.0% English ◂ +12.4 pts 39.6%
16.0% Australian +18.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
16.0% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 14.8%
12.0% Italian ◂ +6.2 pts 5.8%
0.0% Scottish +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Greek +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Braesidein Parkdale +0.7 pts higher in Parkdale gap narrowing
12.0% 78th pct 12.7% 80th pct
Limited English in Braesidein Parkdale +1.3 pts higher in Parkdale gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 79th pct

Language used at home

104.0% English only ◂ +19.3 pts 84.7%
0.0% Greek +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Mandarin +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Hindi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Cantonese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Braesidein Parkdale +13.5 pts higher in Braeside gap widening
60.0% 94th pct 46.5% 69th pct

Religious affiliation

60.0% No religion ◂ +13.5 pts 46.5%
44.0% Christianity +1.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
12.0% Not stated ◂ +7.6 pts 4.4%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Judaism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Braesidein Parkdale +1.2 pts higher in Braeside
72.0% 92nd pct 70.8% 91st pct
Bachelor+ in Braesidein Parkdale +11.0 pts higher in Parkdale
24.0% 76th pct 35.0% 89th pct
Schools/1k kids in Braesidein Parkdale
— 1.36 15th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Braesidein Parkdale +1 more in Parkdale
25 87th pct 26 88th pct
Avg size in Braesidein Parkdale +135 larger in Braeside
738 92nd pct 602 84th pct
ICSEA in Braesidein Parkdale +18 higher in Parkdale
1,085 88th pct 1,104 92nd pct

Highest year of school

72.0% Year 12 ◂ +1.2 pts 70.8%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +10.6 pts 9.4%
12.0% Year 11 ◂ +1.2 pts 10.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Highest qualification level

47.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.0 pts 18.8%
13.0% Bachelor degree +20.6 pts ▸ 33.6%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
13.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Field of qualification

30.4% Engineering & related ◂ +18.6 pts 11.8%
13.0% Management & commerce +9.7 pts ▸ 22.8%
21.7% Creative arts ◂ +17.1 pts 4.6%
0.0% Society & culture +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Education +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Information technology +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Braesidein Parkdale +$103 higher in Parkdale gap narrowing
$871 69th pct $974 80th pct
Household income in Braesidein Parkdale +$1,148 higher in Parkdale gap steady
$982 13th pct $2,130 81st pct
Family income in Braesidein Parkdale +$954 higher in Parkdale gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $2,829 88th pct
High earners in Braesidein Parkdale +3.5 pts higher in Braeside
24.0% 93rd pct 20.5% 90th pct
High-income homes in Braesidein Parkdale
— 33.1% 87th pct

Household income distribution

43.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.2 pts 21.5%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Under $650 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Personal income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.9 pts 28.1%
24.0% Under $650 +11.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
24.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 23.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Braesidein Parkdale +5.2 pts higher in Braeside
32.0% 66th pct 26.8% 40th pct
Mental health in Braesidein Parkdale +7.6 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 7.6% 45th pct
Needs assistance in Braesidein Parkdale +4.6 pts higher in Parkdale gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 50th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.0% Other condition ◂ +7.9 pts 8.1%
12.0% Arthritis ◂ +4.4 pts 7.6%
12.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.7 pts 3.3%
0.0% Asthma +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Mental health +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.0% None ◂ +8.4 pts 67.6%
16.0% One condition +3.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
16.0% Two conditions ◂ +10.7 pts 5.3%
0.0% Three or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Braesidein Parkdale +15.3 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 15.3% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Braesidein Parkdale +15.1 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 15.1% 73rd pct
Unpaid child care in Braesidein Parkdale +30.5 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 30.5% 75th pct
Defence service in Braesidein Parkdale +16.2 pts higher in Braeside
18.2% 100th pct 2.0% 41st pct
Housework 15h+ in Braesidein Parkdale +1.4 pts higher in Parkdale
20.0% 26th pct 21.4% 33rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Braesidein Parkdale +51 larger in Parkdale
0 0th pct 51 77th pct
Median age in Braesidein Parkdale
— 32 yrs 69th pct
Year 12 in Braesidein Parkdale
— 68.3% 92nd pct
Unemployment in Braesidein Parkdale
— 9.4% 45th pct
Median income in Braesidein Parkdale
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Braesidein Parkdale
— $2,249 71st pct
Indigenous language in Braesidein Parkdale
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Braesidein Parkdale +1.1 larger in Parkdale gap narrowing
1.4 0th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Braesidein Parkdale
— 11.5% 54th pct
Living alone in Braesidein Parkdale
— 27.2% 62nd pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +76.3 pts 23.7%
0.0% Couples with children +63.8 pts ▸ 63.8%
0.0% One-parent families +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

62.5% 1 person ◂ +35.3 pts 27.2%
37.5% 2 people ◂ +6.7 pts 30.8%
0.0% 4 people +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% 3 people +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% 5 people +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 6 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Braesidein Parkdale +$94 higher in Braeside
$504 92nd pct $410 84th pct
Mortgage in Braesidein Parkdale +$368 higher in Parkdale
$1,998 72nd pct $2,366 86th pct
People / bedroom in Braesidein Parkdale +0.30 higher in Braeside gap widening
1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Braesidein Parkdale
— 22.2% 65th pct
Owned outright in Braesidein Parkdale
— 37.8% 40th pct
Separate houses in Braesidein Parkdale
— 54.6% 9th pct
3+ bedrooms in Braesidein Parkdale
— 69.8% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

18.8% Owned with a mortgage +19.4 pts ▸ 38.2%
18.8% Owned outright +19.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
37.5% Other tenure ◂ +36.4 pts 1.1%
31.3% Rented ◂ +9.1 pts 22.2%
0.0% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Types of homes

75.0% Separate house ◂ +20.4 pts 54.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

68.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +63.4 pts 5.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
18.8% 2 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +23.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% 5 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% $200–$349 +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% $550–$749 +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Under $200 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% $750 or more +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $3,000 or more +33.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Braesidein Parkdale
— 5.7% 76th pct
Work from home in Braesidein Parkdale +12.4 pts higher in Parkdale
22.7% 67th pct 35.1% 87th pct
PT commute in Braesidein Parkdale +2.1 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 2.1% 80th pct
PT stops in Braesidein Parkdale +6 more in Parkdale
34 87th pct 40 87th pct
Stops/1k in Braesidein Parkdale +1,356.75 more in Braeside
1,360.00 100th pct 3.25 70th pct
Departures/1k in Braesidein Parkdale +194,527.3 more in Braeside
195,440.0 100th pct 912.7 86th pct
PT routes in Braesidein Parkdale even
12 86th pct 12 86th pct
Stop walk in Braesidein Parkdale +14 longer in Braeside
16 54th pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Braesidein Parkdale +3 longer in Braeside
26 22nd pct 23 20th pct
Reach 30 min in Braesidein Parkdale +34,365 more in Parkdale
31 43rd pct 34,396 86th pct
Reach 45 min in Braesidein Parkdale +104,742 more in Parkdale
8,884 40th pct 113,626 82nd pct
Transit to city in Braesidein Parkdale
— 64 64th pct

How people get to work

59.1% Car (driver) ◂ +15.8 pts 43.3%
22.7% Worked at home +12.4 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Train +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

68.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.6 pts 41.2%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.2 pts 37.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% No vehicle +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% 4 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Braesidein Parkdale +34.6 pts higher in Braeside gap widening
68.0% 100th pct 33.4% 59th pct
Recent arrivals in Braesidein Parkdale
— 7.7% 55th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Braesidein Parkdale +4.0 pts higher in Parkdale
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 55th pct
Participation in Braesidein Parkdale +15.9 pts higher in Braeside
84.0% 98th pct 68.1% 76th pct
Full-time in Braesidein Parkdale +22.6 pts higher in Braeside
81.8% 99th pct 59.2% 56th pct

Industries people work in

27.3% Construction ◂ +17.3 pts 9.9%
18.2% Other services ◂ +15.3 pts 2.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Education & training +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Retail trade +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +25.2 pts 11.2%
22.7% Professionals +7.1 pts ▸ 29.8%
18.2% Managers ◂ +0.4 pts 17.8%
18.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.1 pts 14.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Sales workers +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Labourers +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Braesidein Parkdale +2.8 higher in Parkdale
5.1 84th pct 7.9 97th pct
Types ≤15 min in Braesidein Parkdale +3.1 more in Parkdale
4.7 81st pct 7.8 99th pct
15-min city in Braesidein Parkdale +35.6 pts higher in Parkdale
64.4% 83rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Braesidein Parkdale +11.0 pts higher in Parkdale
89.0% 94th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Braesidein Parkdale +11.4 pts higher in Parkdale
88.6% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Braesidein Parkdale +84.5 pts higher in Parkdale
9.8% 61st pct 94.3% 96th pct
Walk to a park in Braesidein Parkdale +25.4 pts higher in Parkdale
74.6% 71st pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Braesidein Parkdale +93.9 pts higher in Parkdale
0.4% 72nd pct 94.3% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Braesidein Parkdale +2,553.8 more in Braeside
2,560.0 100th pct 6.2 32nd pct
Intersections/km² in Braesidein Parkdale +348 higher in Parkdale
49 78th pct 397 100th pct
Mean slope in Braesidein Parkdale +0.3 pts higher in Parkdale
2.5% 4th pct 2.8% 9th pct

Compare Braeside with nearby areas

Waterways Dingley Village Mordialloc Aspendale Gardens Moorabbin Airport Aspendale Springvale South Parkdale

Compare Parkdale with nearby areas

Mordialloc Moorabbin Airport Mentone Cheltenham Aspendale Heatherton Braeside Dingley Village

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Braeside vs Parkdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20320/braeside/vs/SAL22037/parkdale