Forrest vs Parkes

Forrest (ACT) and Parkes (ACT) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Forrest (ACT) is home to 1,827 people, while Parkes (ACT) is largely non-residential with a population of 0. This results in a stark contrast in demographics and wealth; the typical resident in Forrest (ACT) is far older at 47 and has a typical weekly personal income of $1,816, whereas the typical age in Parkes (ACT) is 32 with a typical weekly income of $225.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their high levels of accessibility. They are effectively alike in their street connectivity and the fact that every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Parkes (ACT) is slightly more convenient for some, with a walkability score described as a walker's paradise and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (96.3%) compared to Forrest (ACT) (76.2%).