Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's population was 15,116 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,124 people from the 2021 Census figure of 13,992. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 15,111 in June 2024 and 116 new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 1,751 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8% growth since the census is close to the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is projected to increase by 1,348 persons, reflecting an 8.9% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood has seen approximately 74 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25374 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved in FY26 to date. Over these past five years, each dwelling has attracted an average of 2.2 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $217,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year alone, $5.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood maintains similar construction rates per person, indicating a balanced market consistent with the broader area.

New development consists predominantly of detached houses (96.0%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (4.0%), preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location currently has approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood is projected to gain 1,343 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Riverton Rise Estate, Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment, and METRONET Tulloch Way Housing Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. As of September 2025, there are 8,137 residents in work, with a workforce participation rate of 62.5% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, manufacturing employment levels are at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented with only 7.6% of Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the year ending September 2025, employment in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 2.1%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood SA2's income level is approximately average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $50,572 and the average income stands at $64,783. In comparison, Greater Perth's median income is $58,380 and average income is $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood SA2 would be approximately $57,753 (median) and $73,982 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in this area rank modestly, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8% of residents (4,958 people), similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.2% of dwellings were houses while 14.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is in contrast to Perth metro's dwelling structure which was 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood stood at 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 39.3% and rented ones accounting for 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,625, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent figure in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being less than the national figure of $375.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.7% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood trail region has 28.8% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to 38.6% in the SA3 area. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (23.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood area has 112 active public transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling six individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,484.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 161 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 212 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood residents show positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across age groups.

Private health cover is at approximately 52%, higher than the SA2 area average (~7,845 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.4%) and mental health issues (7.2%). 70.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.8% (3,142 people), higher than the Greater Perth average of 15.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population health metrics.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Parkwood-Ferndale-Lynwood has high cultural diversity, with 32.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 41.1%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 6.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 6.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.7%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (14.1%). Korean (1.1%) and Dutch (1.8%) are notably overrepresented, while Chinese is underrepresented at 11.8% compared to the regional average of 14.7%.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort makes up 11.1% of the local population, compared to the Greater Perth average, indicating over-representation. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.1% to 7.1% of the population. During this period, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.3% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 546 people (51%), reaching 1,615 from the current 1,068. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.