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Brahma Lodge vs Parafield

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.1 km apart · Brahma Lodge profile · Parafield profile

Brahma Lodge Parafield

Brahma Lodge is a residential area with a population of 3,380, while Parafield is sparsely populated with only 21 people. There are stark differences in who lives here; Brahma Lodge is far more family-oriented, with 20.7% of people under 15 compared to 0.0% in Parafield. Residents in Brahma Lodge are also far older, with a typical age of 37 compared to 22 in Parafield. Other major gaps include education and income, as Year 12 completion is far higher in Parafield at 76.2%, though typical weekly pay is far higher in Brahma Lodge at $521.

Both areas are similarly connected to the city, taking about 72 to 77 minutes to travel. However, the gap in how people move and access services is widening. Parafield has far more public transport departures and a higher number of walkable amenities per resident, while Brahma Lodge has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and parks.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +3,359 larger in Brahma Lodge gap steady
3,380 86th pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3,192
  • First area, 2016: 3,320
  • First area, 2021: 3,380
  • Second area, 2011: 77
  • Second area, 2016: 105
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +15 yrs older in Brahma Lodge gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 22 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 25 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 25 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 22 yrs
First Nations in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +3.2 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
3.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +17.0 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
17.0% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +20.7 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
20.7% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
9.9% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%

Age structure

11.7% Youth (15–24) +35.9 pts ▸ 47.6%
27.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
23.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.3% Never married +46.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
40.5% Married ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
10.2% Divorced ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Widowed ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brahma Lodge Parafield

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

  • 85+ in Brahma Lodge: 0.8% males, 0.6% females; 85+ in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brahma Lodge: 1.0% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brahma Lodge: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Brahma Lodge: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 70–74 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brahma Lodge: 2.2% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brahma Lodge: 3.2% males, 2.3% females; 60–64 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Brahma Lodge: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 55–59 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brahma Lodge: 3.1% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brahma Lodge: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Brahma Lodge: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 40–44 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Brahma Lodge: 4.0% males, 3.4% females; 35–39 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Brahma Lodge: 3.7% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Brahma Lodge: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 25–29 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brahma Lodge: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Parafield: 60.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brahma Lodge: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Parafield: 40.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brahma Lodge: 3.3% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Brahma Lodge: 3.9% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Brahma Lodge: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 0–4 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +6.4 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
34.9% 92nd pct 28.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.2%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 93.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

Country of birth

59.9% Australia ◂ +26.5 pts 33.3%
3.9% England ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% India ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Vietnam ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Nepal ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italy ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

29.7% English ◂ +10.7 pts 19.0%
26.4% Australian +2.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
5.4% Irish +18.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
5.9% Scottish ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% German ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Italian ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Vietnamese ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Filipino ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Chinese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Indian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +18.4 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
32.7% 91st pct 14.3% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Limited English in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +9.0 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
9.0% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

61.8% English only +0.1 pts ▸ 61.9%
3.5% Vietnamese ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Arabic ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Punjabi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Hindi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +2.5 pts higher in Parafield gap narrowing
35.6% 36th pct 38.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 52.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Religious affiliation

40.7% Christianity ◂ +12.1 pts 28.6%
35.6% No religion +2.5 pts ▸ 38.1%
8.0% Islam ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Hinduism ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Buddhism ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other religions ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +34.2 pts higher in Parafield gap narrowing
41.9% 42nd pct 76.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.2%
Bachelor+ in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +9.3 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
9.3% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
1.43 17th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +6 more in Parafield
22 87th pct 28 88th pct
Avg size in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +56 larger in Brahma Lodge
592 83rd pct 535 76th pct
ICSEA in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +21 higher in Parafield
968 36th pct 988 49th pct

Highest year of school

41.9% Year 12 +34.2 pts ▸ 76.2%
19.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
16.8% Year 10 ◂ +2.6 pts 14.3%
15.4% Year 11 ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +43.6 pts ▸ 57.1%
43.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
15.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.1% Engineering & related +67.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
16.2% Society & culture ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
14.4% Management & commerce ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
8.5% Health ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.7% Education ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Architecture & building ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.9% Information technology ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +$247 higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
$521 14th pct $274 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $434
  • First area, 2016: $455
  • First area, 2021: $521
  • Second area, 2011: $79
  • Second area, 2016: $62
  • Second area, 2021: $274
Household income in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
$1,081 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: $841
  • First area, 2016: $938
  • First area, 2021: $1,081
$1,215 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: $979
  • First area, 2016: $1,095
  • First area, 2021: $1,215
High earners in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +2.1 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
2.1% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
5.4% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%

Personal income distribution

54.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.5 pts 47.6%
32.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
6.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +33.2 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
33.2% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +10.6 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
10.6% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +8.7 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap steady
8.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Other condition +10.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
11.7% Arthritis ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
10.6% Asthma ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% Mental health ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Diabetes ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.1% None +11.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
20.9% One condition ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
7.8% Two conditions ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +5.3 pts higher in Parafield gap widening
9.0% 11th pct 14.3% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid carers in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +13.8 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
13.8% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +25.7 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap widening
25.7% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
2.2% 43rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +19.2 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap narrowing
19.2% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +108 larger in Brahma Lodge
108 86th pct 0 0th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
35.4% 38th pct
17.6% 79th pct
$408 18th pct
Household income in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
$1,281 30th pct
Indigenous language in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
3.7% 48th pct

Family & Households

2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
22.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
27.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%

Housing & Dwellings

$290 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $230
  • First area, 2016: $268
  • First area, 2021: $290
$1,170 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,161
  • First area, 2016: $1,192
  • First area, 2021: $1,170
People / bedroom in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
29.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.0%
30.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 29.7%
  • First area, 2021: 30.5%
Separate houses in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
94.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 92.9%
  • First area, 2016: 92.6%
  • First area, 2021: 94.0%
89.6% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.8%
  • First area, 2016: 87.2%
  • First area, 2021: 89.6%

Transport & Vehicles

8.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
4.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
4.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
PT stops in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +3 more in Brahma Lodge
13 83rd pct 10 80th pct
Stops/1k in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +472.34 more in Parafield
3.85 73rd pct 476.19 100th pct
Departures/1k in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +138,005.9 more in Parafield
1,184.6 87th pct 139,190.5 100th pct
PT routes in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +6 more in Brahma Lodge
14 86th pct 8 86th pct
Stop walk in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +5 longer in Brahma Lodge
7 39th pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +3 longer in Brahma Lodge
23 20th pct 20 17th pct
Reach 30 min in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +21 more in Parafield
0 0th pct 21 43rd pct
Reach 45 min in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +7,005 more in Parafield
33,688 58th pct 40,693 61st pct
Transit to city in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +5 longer in Brahma Lodge
77 84th pct 72 77th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +34.0 pts higher in Parafield gap narrowing
32.7% 57th pct 66.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 96.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%
Recent arrivals in Brahma Lodgein Parafield gap narrowing
17.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 86.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.1%

Jobs & Industry

9.6% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
Participation in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +51.8 pts higher in Brahma Lodge gap steady
51.8% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.8%
  • First area, 2016: 49.7%
  • First area, 2021: 51.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
59.4% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.4%
  • First area, 2016: 61.5%
  • First area, 2021: 59.4%

Crime & Safety

7,071 78th pct
2,308 87th pct
59 54th pct
1,036 83rd pct
1,479 62nd pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
207 56th pct
Property damage/100k in Brahma Lodgein Parafield
1,746 85th pct
31.3% 77th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +0.8 higher in Brahma Lodge
7.2 94th pct 6.4 90th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +2.1 more in Brahma Lodge
7.9 100th pct 5.8 87th pct
15-min city in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +5.9 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
100.0% 100th pct 94.1% 97th pct
Walk to shops in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +4.0 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
99.2% 100th pct 95.2% 97th pct
Walk to transit in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +14.5 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
100.0% 100th pct 85.5% 83rd pct
Walk to school in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +69.0 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
99.0% 99th pct 30.0% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +31.4 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
100.0% 100th pct 68.6% 69th pct
Walk to health in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +43.7 pts higher in Brahma Lodge
94.0% 98th pct 50.3% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +1,306.4 more in Parafield
26.9 70th pct 1,333.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +81 higher in Brahma Lodge
140 88th pct 60 80th pct
Mean slope in Brahma Lodgein Parafield +2.7 pts higher in Parafield
2.1% 0th pct 4.8% 40th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brahma Lodge vs Parafield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40153/brahma-lodge/vs/SAL41102/parafield