Kingston vs Parkes

Kingston (ACT) and Parkes (ACT) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Kingston (ACT) is a large residential hub where the typical weekly personal income is far higher at $1,777, while in Parkes (ACT), which is largely non-residential, the typical income is much lower at $225. Kingston (ACT) has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population with 99 people compared to none in Parkes (ACT). The two areas also differ in accessibility, with Kingston (ACT) having a well higher number of public transport routes and more people reachable within 30 minutes by transit.

Both areas are almost identical in their drive time to the city, taking about 7 minutes. They are both a walker's paradise, with nearly all homes located within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. While Kingston (ACT) has better access to health services and groceries, Parkes (ACT) has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. Residents in Kingston (ACT) are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 35 compared to 32 in Parkes (ACT).