Parkfield

The area is relatively young, with 18.5% of people being children and only 5.6% aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. Most of the population is not in a de facto relationship, and only 0.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish, or Irish. Only 11.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the only language spoken at home by all residents. While the proportion of people using another language is slightly higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

A huge majority of the community has no religious affiliation, with 74.1% reporting no religion. This is far above the figures for both the state and the nation.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 39.1% completing Year 12. However, those with qualifications often hold certificates or diplomas in engineering and management.

Households in Parkfield are generally well-off, with 40% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. Despite this, the typical personal income of $680 a week is a little below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 18.5% of residents, which is far above the state and national averages. Conversely, long-term health conditions are much lower than in most similar areas.

Residents here provide a high level of unpaid support, with 17.4% providing unpaid care and 30.4% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. However, only 10.9% of people volunteer, which is much lower than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are owned outright. Monthly mortgage payments are very high, typically reaching $3,375, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work and 75% of homes have three or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The area has seen a high level of movement, with 49.0% of the population moving into Parkfield within the last five years, well above the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and 67.9% are employed full-time. The local workforce is mainly found in manufacturing and transport, though the unemployment rate is notably high at 11.1%.

Parkfield is almost entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only about 31% of homes are within walking distance of a park.