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Parafield Gardens
7 km²
A young and culturally diverse population defines Parafield Gardens, where the typical resident is just 36. The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a high proportion of children under 15. Many residents were born overseas, and this international mix is reflected in the wide variety of languages spoken at home. It is a place of large family households, often consisting of couples with children living in spacious detached homes.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
23 schools within reach make Parafield Gardens convenient for families.
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The area is much younger than most, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 14.7% of the community, which is well below the state figure.
Born overseas figures are among the highest at this level, with 40.9% of people born outside Australia. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with significant populations from India and Vietnam.
Language diversity is very high, as 44.4% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 9.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 32.1% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.
While 50.7% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the state and national averages. Qualification levels are around the middle for similar areas, with 16.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with the typical weekly family income of $1,512 sitting well below the national figure. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is around the middle for similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.6%. Conversely, only 9.3% of people volunteer, which is well below the state and national averages.
There are 445 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 14.2%, which is a little above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families at 17.5%. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 88.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, though only 27.5% of homes are owned outright.
Most residents drive to work, though 3.0% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas. Public transport access is strong, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.
The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.
The recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, with a particularly high rate of assault and related crimes.
The area is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within 15 minutes of a park.