Parkerville (WA)

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Parkerville is estimated to have a population of approximately 2,598 as of May 2026, a figure derived from Districts examining the June 2025 release of official ABS estimated resident population statistics alongside an additional 3 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents a growth of 166 residents or 6.8% compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,432 residents. This population level translates to a density of 136 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future urban development. The local growth rate of 6.8% since the Census is within 2.5 percentage points of the national benchmark of 9.3%, indicating solid growth fundamentals. International migration was the chief driver of these gains, accounting for roughly 41.0% of the overall increase, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions.

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The local workforce is highly skilled with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of just 0.9% and a 3.3% increase in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 1,581 residents employed. The local unemployment rate sits 3.3% lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, while workforce participation is high at 75.3% compared to 70.2% across the metropolitan area. Census data indicates that a modest 10.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Taxation statistics from the financial year 2023 show high income levels in the suburb of Parkerville, with a median income of $64,464 and an average of $84,180. These figures exceed the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current estimated values would be approximately $71,510 for the median and $93,381 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, weekly household incomes are in the 87th percentile at $2,383. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income range accounts for 33.4% of households, representing 867 people, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.0%. High-income households earning over weekly make up of the suburb, indicating strong capacity for premium retail and local services. Residents retain of their income after paying for housing, and the area ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Parkerville consisted of 100.0% detached houses and no other housing types, compared to Greater Perth where detached houses make up 77.8% and other dwellings comprise 22.1%. Outright home ownership in Parkerville stood at 33.1%, with 59.6% of properties mortgaged and 7.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,015, which is higher than the metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $425, compared to $350 across Greater Perth. Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.

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Family households make up 84.1% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 44.4%, couples without children at 30.6%, and single-parent families at 8.3%. The remaining 15.9% are non-family households, which are comprised of lone-person households at 14.2% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Tertiary educational attainment in Parkerville is lower than the metropolitan average, with 24.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 30.4% nationwide. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 29.2%.

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Public transport in Parkerville consists of 21 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which provide a total of 47 weekly services. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 562 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with most workers traveling outside the area; private vehicles are the dominant mode of travel at 88%, while 7% of residents commute by train. Households own an average of 2.3 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 10.8% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Based on localized mortality and chronic disease data, health outcomes in Parkerville are excellent, characterized by a low incidence of common health issues across all age groups. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 61% of the population, which equates to 1,574 people.

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Parkerville has low levels of cultural diversity compared to regional benchmarks, with 77.6% of the population born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 96.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 40.9% of residents. In terms of local representation, Jewish residents account for none of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Parkerville is 42 years, which is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.7% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 6.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.9% to 5.9%, and the 15 to 24 group has increased from 13.6% to 15.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group fell from 9.0% to 6.7%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from to . Projections for indicate significant demographic shifts, led by a increase in the to cohort, which is expected to grow by people to reach from . Residents aged and over are projected to drive of the total population growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.

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Parkerville currently has an estimated 109 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 68 children aged 0-2 and 44 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 111 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 260. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally).