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Parafield vs Parafield Gardens
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.4 km apart · Parafield profile · Parafield Gardens profile
Parafield Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens is a large residential hub, while Parafield is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. The two neighbours differ sharply in their populations; Parafield Gardens has 18,467 people, compared to just 21 in Parafield. There is a strong diversity of language and origin in Parafield Gardens, where 44.4% of people use another language at home and 40.9% were born overseas. In contrast, Parafield has a much younger typical age of 22, whereas Parafield Gardens is older at 36 and has far more children under 15 (20.7% compared to 0.0%).
Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people providing unpaid care. They are also very similar in their accessibility, as both are very walkable and take about 20 minutes to reach the city. While Parafield Gardens has a much higher share of adults working or looking for work (57.1% versus 0.0%), the gap in typical weekly incomes has remained large, with Parafield Gardens being far higher at $585 compared to $274 in Parafield.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
21
15th pct
18,467
89th pct
- First area, 2011: 77
- First area, 2016: 105
- First area, 2021: 21
- Second area, 2011: 15,317
- Second area, 2016: 16,945
- Second area, 2021: 18,467
Median age
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
22 yrs
0th pct
36 yrs
17th pct
- First area, 2011: 25 yrs
- First area, 2016: 25 yrs
- First area, 2021: 22 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
Age structure
47.6%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +34.6 pts
13.0%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+28.7 pts ▸
28.7%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+22.9 pts ▸
22.9%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+20.7 pts ▸
20.7%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
Marital status
85.7%
Never married
◂ +50.4 pts
35.4%
0.0%
Married
+48.6 pts ▸
48.6%
0.0%
Divorced
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Widowed
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Separated
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
Age & sex structure
Parafield
Parafield Gardens
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Parafield Gardens: 0.6% males, 0.9% females
- 80–84 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Parafield Gardens: 0.8% males, 1.2% females
- 75–79 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Parafield Gardens: 1.3% males, 1.5% females
- 70–74 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Parafield Gardens: 1.7% males, 2.2% females
- 65–69 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Parafield Gardens: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
- 60–64 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Parafield Gardens: 2.6% males, 2.8% females
- 55–59 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Parafield Gardens: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 50–54 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Parafield Gardens: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
- 45–49 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Parafield Gardens: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
- 40–44 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Parafield Gardens: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
- 35–39 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Parafield Gardens: 4.1% males, 4.0% females
- 30–34 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Parafield Gardens: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
- 25–29 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Parafield Gardens: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
- 20–24 in Parafield: 60.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Parafield Gardens: 3.7% males, 3.1% females
- 15–19 in Parafield: 40.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Parafield Gardens: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 10–14 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Parafield Gardens: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
- 5–9 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Parafield Gardens: 3.9% males, 3.5% females
- 0–4 in Parafield: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Parafield Gardens: 3.5% males, 3.2% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
33.3%
Australia
+22.0 pts ▸
55.3%
0.0%
India
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Vietnam
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
England
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Philippines
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
China
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Italy
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
New Zealand
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Ancestry
28.6%
Australian
◂ +5.1 pts
23.4%
19.0%
English
+5.5 pts ▸
24.6%
23.8%
Irish
◂ +20.0 pts
3.8%
0.0%
Indian
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Scottish
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
German
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Filipino
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Italian
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Chinese
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Greek
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Language
Language used at home
61.9%
English only
◂ +10.5 pts
51.5%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Punjabi
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Arabic
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Tagalog
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Italian
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Greek
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Cantonese
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Religion
Religious affiliation
38.1%
No religion
◂ +6.0 pts
32.1%
28.6%
Christianity
+5.7 pts ▸
34.3%
0.0%
Islam
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Buddhism
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Hinduism
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Not stated
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Other religions
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
76.2%
Year 12
◂ +25.5 pts
50.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+16.3 pts ▸
16.3%
14.3%
Year 10
even
14.3%
0.0%
Year 11
+13.6 pts ▸
13.6%
Highest qualification level
57.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma
◂ +43.7 pts
13.5%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+33.0 pts ▸
33.0%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+23.6 pts ▸
23.6%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
Field of qualification
85.7%
Engineering & related
◂ +68.2 pts
17.5%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+17.0 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
Society & culture
+14.2 pts ▸
14.2%
0.0%
Health
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Education
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Information technology
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
Income
Personal income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
$274
0th pct
$585
23rd pct
- First area, 2011: $79
- First area, 2016: $62
- First area, 2021: $274
- Second area, 2011: $426
- Second area, 2016: $488
- Second area, 2021: $585
Household income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,384
39th pct
- Second area, 2011: $980
- Second area, 2016: $1,140
- Second area, 2021: $1,384
Family income
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,512
27th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,106
- Second area, 2016: $1,268
- Second area, 2021: $1,512
Personal income distribution
47.6%
Under $650
+3.2 pts ▸
50.9%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+34.7 pts ▸
34.7%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
19.0%
Other condition
◂ +10.8 pts
8.2%
0.0%
Asthma
+9.1 pts ▸
9.1%
0.0%
Arthritis
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Mental health
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Diabetes
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Lung condition
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Number of long-term health conditions
71.4%
None
◂ +5.7 pts
65.7%
0.0%
One condition
+18.1 pts ▸
18.1%
0.0%
Two conditions
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Three or more
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
2.9
81st pct
- Second area, 2011: 2.8
- Second area, 2016: 2.8
- Second area, 2021: 2.9
Housing & Dwellings
—
$300
57th pct
- Second area, 2011: $218
- Second area, 2016: $260
- Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
$1,382
34th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,387
- Second area, 2016: $1,387
- Second area, 2021: $1,382
People / bedroom
in Parafieldin Parafield Gardens
—
0.90
86th pct
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.90
- Second area, 2021: 0.90
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Crime & Safety
Walkability
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Parafield vs Parafield Gardens [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41102/parafield/vs/SAL41103/parafield-gardens