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Parkerville has an estimated 2,598 residents, up from 2,432 at the 2021 Census — a change of 166 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 136 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside 6 validated new addresses identified since the Census date, the population of the suburb of Parkerville stands at approximately 2,598 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 166 people (6.8%) compared to the 2,432 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth aligns with the resident population estimate of 2,597 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS. With a population density of 136 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Parkerville provides generous personal space and capacity for prospective development.
Expanding by 6.8% since census, the locality trails the national benchmark (9.5%) by 2.7 percentage points, demonstrating solid growth momentum. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 41.0% of total population additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from natural growth and interstate migration. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 areas, while age cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 data) inform figures beyond 2032 or for locations lacking localized coverage. Future demographic modeling suggests the suburb of Parkerville will experience population growth tracking just beneath the national median, gaining 238 persons through to 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates to achieve a cumulative 9.1% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Parkerville over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysing ABS building approval records mapped across statistical areas, AreaSearch figures indicate that Parkerville averages approximately 6 dwelling consents per year, accumulating to 32 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 6 approvals already logged in FY-25. Given that 3.6 people arrived annually for each new residence constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local housing demand heavily exceeds supply, applying upward pressure on home prices and fostering competitive buying conditions. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an expected construction cost averaging $594,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residential construction.
On a per capita basis, residential approvals in Parkerville run at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Perth level, situating the locality in the 31st percentile across the nation and limiting new housing choices for prospective purchasers, which bolsters demand for existing stock. This sub-average national volume reflects a mature urban fabric and potential regulatory planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development has comprised detached houses exclusively, preserving the low-density neighbourhood ambience and catering to family buyers seeking room. A ratio of 468 people per approved dwelling illustrates the area's tranquil, subdued development environment. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Parkerville is slated to add 237 residents by 2041. Current building pipelines appear well aligned with future demographic expansion, supporting a balanced housing market free from intense cost escalation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Parkerville, worth an estimated $7.68 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning decisions heavily guide an area's long-term trajectory. Across Parkerville, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as exerting a direct local impact. Key initiatives across the wider region include EastLink WA, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program.
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Swan View Rise
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road. The project will provide new housing options close to local schools, Swan View Shopping Centre, public transport and the walking trails of John Forrest National Park, supporting growth within the City of Swan's Swan View local area.
The Vines Swan View
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Altrove Swan View
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Bushmead Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.
EastLink WA
EastLink WA is a long-term corridor project that will provide a safer and more efficient route between Perth and Northam. Planning and development for the full corridor has been completed, including the Ultimate Design Concept and land protection requirements. Construction is underway on associated Reid Highway interchanges at Altone Road and Daviot Road/Drumpellier Drive, with a further Henley Brook Avenue interchange funded. The broader EastLink WA mainline remains unfunded and is awaiting future business case and government investment decisions.
Gidgegannup Town Site
A proposed master-planned townsite with approximately 1,500 lots. The project aims to create a sustainable land development with services including roads, water, sewer, telecommunications, and power. The land is currently for sale and seeking a developer.
Bloom Estate Maida Vale
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills. The estate features easy access to urban conveniences and is now sold out with construction complete.
Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.
1,583 residents of Parkerville are employed, from a labour force of 1,598. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 75.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,168, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Parkerville features a highly capable local labour force, marked by an active presence in essential services, a minimal unemployment rate of 0.9%, and an estimated 3.5% annual employment growth according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,583, while the jobless rate was 3.3% lower than the 4.2% registered across Greater Perth. Labour participation reached an elevated 75.3%, well above the 69.9% regional rate for Greater Perth. Census records show that 10.8% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Concentration is especially pronounced in public administration & safety, where the local employment proportion is 1.4 times that of the wider region. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.5% of the local workforce, trailing the 14.8% share seen in Greater Perth. Given the contrast between resident workers and Census workplace destination data, this largely residential locality generates comparatively few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries indicates that over the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 3.5% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labour pool, preserving a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in employment and 2.5% growth in the labour force, corresponding to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Looking ahead, national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements in Parkerville across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by industry sector. Extrapolating these industry trends against Parkerville's employment composition indicates prospective local job gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkerville is $2,383 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $923 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,464 a year against an average of $84,180. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, individual earnings across the suburb of Parkerville place well above nationwide averages, recording a median of $64,464 and an average of $84,180. These results surpass Greater Perth's corresponding figures of a $60,748 median and $80,248 average. Following a 10.93% lift in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current modeled incomes reach roughly $71,510 (median) and $93,381 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings place local household earnings in the 87th percentile ($2,383 weekly). Among local income cohorts, 33.4% of residents (867 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the 32.0% share documented across the broader region.
Furthermore, 37.5% of earners take home over $3,000/week, highlighting substantial financial strength across Parkerville. Residents preserve 87.1% of income once housing outlays are met, underpinning strong consumer capacity and positioning the suburb in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkerville had 811 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,015 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Parkerville's housing landscape comprised 100.0% separate houses and no other dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures), contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 33.1%, substantially higher than regional norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 59.6% and rental tenures made up 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,015, exceeding the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent reached $425, noticeably higher than the $350 recorded across Perth metro and the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkerville counted 811 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 866 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 84.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children (44.4%), couples without children (30.6%), and single parent arrangements (8.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.9%, split between lone person residences (14.2%) and group housing (1.4%). With an average of 2.9 people, Parkerville's median household size exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.0% of adults in Parkerville hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 442 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels in Parkerville sit below regional figures, with 24.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees account for 17.2%, postgraduate qualifications represent 3.8%, and graduate diplomas stand at 3.0%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials are held by 41.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (29.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.4% of the population engaged in education. Breaking this down, 12.3% attend secondary school, 9.0% are enrolled in primary education, and 3.7% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Parkerville means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit coverage in Parkerville comprises 21 operating bus stops across 3 separate routes, generating a combined 47 weekly trips. Accessibility remains moderate, with dwellings situated an average of 596 meters from the nearest stopping point. Reflecting the area's residential commuter nature, private vehicles are used for 88% of journeys to work, alongside 7% via train. Households maintain an average of 2.3 vehicles, exceeding regional standards, while 10.8% worked remotely according to 2021 Census data collected during COVID-19. Transit service schedules average 6 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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72.6% of residents in Parkerville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessing mortality statistics and long-term health metrics, AreaSearch data highlights exceptional health profiles across Parkerville, characterized by minimal chronic ailment incidence across all age groups and private health insurance coverage covering roughly 61% of residents (1,574 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 7.6% and 8.8 of residents respectively, whereas 72.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth. The working-age populace maintains robust overall wellness, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.7% of the community (433 people) and display health metrics that align closely with national general population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Parkerville is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.0%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Parkerville track below wider benchmarks, with Australian-born citizens comprising 77.6% of residents, 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.5% using solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 40.9% of the population. In contrast, Judaism recorded no representation locally, compared to a 0.3% share across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three most common lineages in Parkerville are English at 36.0% (surpassing the 28.0% regional benchmark), Australian at 28.3% (above the 21.2% regional level), and Scottish at 8.0%. Further variations emerge among other background groups, with Dutch ancestry accounting for 2.2% locally versus 1.5% regionally, New Zealand heritage at 0.9% versus 0.8%, and Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% compared to 0.7% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkerville is 42. 22.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Parkerville aligns broadly with Greater Perth, showing a maximum divergence of 9.7 percentage points across the four main age tiers. The estimated median age stands at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 5 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the retiree and senior bracket (65+) expanded from 13.4% to an estimated 16.7% of the community. Looking to 2041, seniors are forecast to represent the bulk of population growth by adding 198 residents (46%) to total 632, while younger cohorts and children are anticipated to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkerville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,432 at the 2021 Census → 2,598 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51205). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.