Labrador vs Parkwood
The verdict
Labrador rates higher for liveability (100 vs 81). Parkwood rates higher for transport (86 vs 64). Labrador is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
LabradorParkwood
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 76 |
| Transport | 64 | 86 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 100 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,643 | 8,837 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,188 | $2,064 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 36.9% |
| Born in Australia | 58.9% | 63.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Labrador — · Parkwood —
Property
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 611 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 373 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Labrador · Parkwood
Transport
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 72 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 940 m |
Liveability
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 2 |
| Parks | 30 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 34 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.4 km | 63.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Labrador | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,643 | 8,837 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,465 | 9,018 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.51% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Labrador or Parkwood?
Labrador and Parkwood have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Labrador or Parkwood?
Parkwood has the higher transport score (Labrador 64/100 vs Parkwood 86/100).
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