West Wimmera Shire Council
Parkwood
Parkwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,686
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Parkwood.
Parkwood (3315) sits in the West Wimmera region of Victoria.
Parkwood has roughly 1,686 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parkwood scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkwood's population at 1,686, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,686
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$145/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$123/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,686
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parkwood.
Local schools for Parkwood
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Government School Catchment
Cavendish Primary School
Coleraine Primary School
Hamilton North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Parkwood.
- What is the Parkwood postcode?
- Parkwood is in the 3315 postcode, in VIC, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Parkwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $145, for units it's $123.
- What schools are in Parkwood?
- There are 16 schools serving Parkwood on this page, including St Joseph's School, Cavendish Primary School, Coleraine Primary School.
- How walkable is Parkwood?
- Parkwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parkwood?
- Parkwood is close to Gritjurk, Melville Forest, Bulart, Wannon, Wootong Vale.
- What is the population of Parkwood?
- Parkwood has approximately 1,686 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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