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Parkes
3 km²
Walking to a wide range of services is a key part of daily life in Parkes, an area that functions as a highly accessible hub within the ACT. It is a walker's paradise where almost every home is within a short stroll of groceries, health services, and schools. While the area has a tiny resident population, those who do live here are noticeably younger than the national figure. The neighborhood is defined by its exceptional connectivity and a dense network of public transport and amenities.
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The resident population is very small, and those living here are noticeably younger than the rest of the territory and the nation, with a typical age of just 32.
Education services are a major feature of the area, which has 16 schools within 3 km—far more than about 87% of similar areas. These schools are larger than usual and show some of the highest advantage scores at this level.
The typical weekly personal income is $225, which is far below the national figure and the ACT average of $1,203.
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is zero, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Parkes is highly connected with 18 public transport routes and 21 stops, among the largest at this level. It offers some of the fastest transit and drive times to the city, taking just 27 and 7 minutes respectively.
This area is an exceptionally walkable hub, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. Its walkability score of 8.5 is a little above the territory average, reflecting the high density of parks, transport, and food and drink outlets.
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