Parkerville

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. About 13.6% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

While 21.8% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 54.7%. This is far above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Residents are well-qualified, with 59.4% completing Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 22% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Parkerville is a high-earning area where the typical weekly household income of $2,383 is well above the state and national figures. About 32.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most similar areas, though the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 39 First Nations people in the area. While household and personal incomes for this group are far above the state and national averages, the unemployment rate is much higher than in similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state, and 66.8% of families are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 91% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.2%, which is far below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64% of workers driving to work and most homes owning two or more vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, they are often a long walk from homes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below national levels.

People are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with 70.1% of adults active in the workforce. Common industries include construction, education, and health.

Parkerville is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.