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Mullingar vs Parkeston

Name: Mullingar vs Parkeston — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.2 km apart · Mullingar profile · Parkeston profile

Mullingar Parkeston

Mullingar and Parkeston are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Mullingar is the larger of the two and is much younger, with a typical resident aged 34 compared to 62 in Parkeston. Homes in Mullingar are also larger, with 2.6 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Parkeston. This area is somewhat walkable, with 96.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, whereas Parkeston is car-dependent.

Both areas have about the same number of people per bedroom, which sits close to the national figure. However, their incomes vary wildly; typical weekly personal income is far higher in Parkeston at $2,500, while First Nations household income is far higher in Mullingar at $1,874. While Mullingar has more walkable amenities like parks and health services, Parkeston has a far higher number of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 28 yrs older in Parkeston Personal income: $1,313 higher in Parkeston Population: 313 larger in Mullingar Household size: 1.6 larger in Mullingar Household income: $812 higher in Mullingar

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mullingar in Parkeston +313 larger in Mullingar gap widening

318 59th pct 5 4th pct

Median age in Mullingar in Parkeston +28 yrs older in Parkeston gap widening

34 yrs 13th pct 62 yrs 96th pct

Age structure

25.2% Older adults (45–64) +34.8 pts ▸ 60.0%

26.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%

22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%

12.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

11.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

45.5% Married ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%

41.8% Never married ◂ +41.8 pts 0.0%

7.8% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

3.7% Widowed ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

3.3% Separated ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mullingar Parkeston

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

69.2% Australia +30.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

8.5% New Zealand ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

3.1% India ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

3.1% Philippines ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.8% England ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.6% English ◂ +40.6 pts 0.0%

33.6% Australian ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%

10.1% Irish ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

9.1% Scottish ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

5.3% Filipino ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

2.8% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% German ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Indian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

79.6% English only ◂ +79.6 pts 0.0%

1.3% Tagalog ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

50.6% No religion ◂ +50.6 pts 0.0%

39.3% Christianity ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%

9.4% Not stated ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Islam ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Mullingar in Parkeston +1 more in Mullingar

8 77th pct 7 75th pct

Avg size in Mullingar in Parkeston +12 larger in Parkeston

424 62nd pct 436 64th pct

ICSEA in Mullingar in Parkeston even

962 33rd pct 961 32nd pct

Highest year of school

41.2% Year 12 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%

28.3% Year 10 ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%

17.2% Year 11 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

6.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%

25.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%

9.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.8% Engineering & related ◂ +29.8 pts 0.0%

12.1% Management & commerce ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

9.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

6.4% Health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

6.4% Education ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

4.3% Society & culture ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.1% Architecture & building ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mullingar in Parkeston +$1,313 higher in Parkeston gap widening

$1,187 90th pct $2,500 100th pct

Household income in Mullingar in Parkeston +$812 higher in Mullingar gap widening

$2,211 84th pct $1,399 40th pct

Family income in Mullingar in Parkeston gap narrowing

$2,299 73rd pct —

Household income distribution

31.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%

21.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%

18.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%

10.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

5.5% Under $650 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.9% $1,500–$2,999 +32.1 pts ▸ 60.0%

32.4% Under $650 ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%

28.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%

7.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

6.0% Other condition ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.7% Mental health ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

5.3% Heart disease ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

4.4% Diabetes ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.9% None ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%

19.5% One condition ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%

7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

1.9% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Mullingar in Parkeston +23 larger in Mullingar

23 71st pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Mullingar in Parkeston +33 yrs older in Parkeston

28 yrs 57th pct 61 yrs 95th pct

Median income in Mullingar in Parkeston +$225 higher in Mullingar

$450 25th pct $225 2nd pct

Household income in Mullingar in Parkeston +$1,649 higher in Mullingar

$1,874 57th pct $225 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mullingar in Parkeston +1.6 larger in Mullingar gap widening

2.6 57th pct 1.0 0th pct

Household size

19.1% 1 person +80.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

34.5% 2 people ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%

20.0% 3 people ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

10.0% 4 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

6.4% 5 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mullingar in Parkeston gap widening

$350 71st pct —

Mortgage in Mullingar in Parkeston

$1,717 56th pct —

People / bedroom in Mullingar in Parkeston +0.10 higher in Mullingar gap narrowing

0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%

34.5% Rented ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%

23.6% Owned outright ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%

3.6% Not stated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

83.6% Separate house +16.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

10.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +48.2 pts 0.0%

25.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%

10.9% 5 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

8.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Mullingar in Parkeston +1 more in Parkeston

0 0th pct 1 64th pct

Stops/1k in Mullingar in Parkeston +200.00 more in Parkeston

0.00 0th pct 200.00 100th pct

Departures/1k in Mullingar in Parkeston +1,000.0 more in Parkeston

0.0 0th pct 1,000.0 86th pct

PT routes in Mullingar in Parkeston +1 more in Parkeston

0 0th pct 1 71st pct

Stop walk in Mullingar in Parkeston +24 longer in Mullingar

83 98th pct 59 85th pct

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Walkability

Walk score in Mullingar in Parkeston +4.2 higher in Mullingar

4.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Mullingar in Parkeston +4.0 more in Mullingar

4.0 77th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Mullingar in Parkeston +24.2 pts higher in Mullingar

24.2% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Mullingar in Parkeston +79.5 pts higher in Mullingar

79.5% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Mullingar in Parkeston +93.9 pts higher in Mullingar

93.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Mullingar in Parkeston +21.7 pts higher in Mullingar

21.7% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Mullingar in Parkeston +96.7 pts higher in Mullingar

96.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Mullingar in Parkeston +79.9 pts higher in Mullingar

79.9% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Mullingar in Parkeston +190.6 more in Parkeston

9.4 40th pct 200.0 92nd pct

Intersections/km² in Mullingar in Parkeston +0 higher in Mullingar

1 48th pct 0 37th pct

Mean slope in Mullingar in Parkeston +3.4 pts higher in Parkeston

3.2% 16th pct 6.6% 59th pct

Compare Mullingar with nearby areas

Hannans Williamstown Lamington Parkeston Piccadilly Kalgoorlie West Lamington Brown Hill

Compare Parkeston with nearby areas

Brown Hill Williamstown Mullingar Trafalgar Fimiston South Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Lamington

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mullingar vs Parkeston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51050/mullingar/vs/SAL51206/parkeston