Parkwood, WA 6147 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Parkwood is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6147, home to 5,995 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gosnells local government area and roughly 13 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population5,995
Median age42
Area3.7 km²
To CBD13 km
LGACanning

Demographics

Population
5,995
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,599 /week
Median personal income
$738 /week
Median family income
$1,928 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Canning
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Tangney
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,677
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Al-Ameen College Combined · Independent
  • St Jude's Catholic School Other · Independent
  • Brookman Primary School Primary · Government
  • Yale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bannister Creek Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 87 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Langford Av After Wingrove Rd bus · 7 m
  • Langford Av After Nightjar Ln bus · 14 m
  • Brookman Av Before Choseley Pl bus · 271 m
  • Brookman Av After Choseley Pl bus · 282 m
  • Thornlie Stn Platform 1 train · 1095 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 65 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 16 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 13.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 62.4% of the 2,820 resolvable premises in Parkwood. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 37.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 62.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Cannington District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Parkwood?

Parkwood (WA 6147) had 5,995 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Canning local government area.

What is the median rent in Parkwood?

The median advertised rent in Parkwood is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Parkwood?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Parkwood covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Al-Ameen College (0.5 km), St Jude's Catholic School (0.6 km), Brookman Primary School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Parkwood?

Parkwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Parkwood?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Parkwood?

In Parkwood, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (13.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Parkwood?

89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Parkwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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