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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's population is around 15,718 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,726 people (12.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,992 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,111 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 120 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,821 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's 12.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,348 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.7% in total 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 averaged around 74 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 374 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 33 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.2 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $217,000 —below regional norms —reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $5.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Perth, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has similar development levels (per person), maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New development consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Future projections show Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood adding 741 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Riverton Rise Estate, Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment, and METRONET Tulloch Way Housing Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood has been broadly consistent with national averages

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood features a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 1.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,169 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.0% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Meanwhile, construction has a limited presence with 7.6% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% and the labour force increased by 1.9%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood SA2 is slightly lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $52,094 while the average income stands at $66,032. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,105 (median) and $72,384 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,155 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. After housing, 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

Dwelling structure within Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 85.2% houses and 14.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 37.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.3%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,625, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 70.7% of all households, comprising 31.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood trail regional benchmarks, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.6% in the SA3 area. This gap highlights the potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (23.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 112 active transport stops operating within Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 1,766 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 9% by train and 5% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 6.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 252 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions remaining low across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,157 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.4% and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 70.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,335 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 32.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.8% born overseas. The main religion in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is Christianity, which makes up 41.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 6.4% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood are English, comprising 24.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood (vs 0.3% regionally), Chinese at 11.8% (vs 4.0%) and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.5%).

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

With a median age of 40, Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is somewhat higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (11.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.5%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.1% to 7.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.5% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 10.8% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 13.9% to 12.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 460 people (107%) from 432 to 893. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.