Park Avenue
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Park Avenue's population was 5,292 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is estimated to be around 5,549, reflecting an increase of 257 people (4.9%) since the census. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 5,516 as of June 2024 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 1,118 persons per square kilometer. Park Avenue's population growth rate of 4.9% since the census compares favorably with the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.6%. Overseas migration contributed about 38.8% of overall population gains during recent periods in Park Avenue.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 and based on 2022 data, for years up to 2032. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Population projections indicate lower quartile growth for non-metropolitan areas, with Park Avenue expected to expand by 293 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing a total increase of 4.7% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Park Avenue according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Park Avenue has seen limited development activity over the past five years, with an average of two approvals per year totalling eleven. This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of Queensland and national averages, Park Avenue has much lower development activity. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the rural nature of the area with a focus on space. With approximately 1602 people per approval, Park Avenue is considered a mature, established area. By 2041, it is projected that Park Avenue will grow by 260 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Park Avenue has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Twenty projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Large Format Retail Development on Moores Creek Road, Mildura Rise Estate, Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, and ALDI at Stockland Rockhampton, among others detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Park Avenue recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Park Avenue's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year.

As of that date, 2,750 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 3.0% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Park Avenue was broadly similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, with only 0.5% of Park Avenue's workforce compared to 4.5% in Rest of Qld. The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.7, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Park Avenue's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Park Avenue's income level is approximately average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Park Avenue's median income among taxpayers is $55,011 and the average income stands at $64,927. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which are $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,707 (median) and $74,010 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Park Avenue all fall between the 19th and 28th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.5% of locals (1,747 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

Park Avenue is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Park Avenue as 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Park Avenue was at 30.4%, with the remainder being mortgaged (35.2%) or rented (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Park Avenue was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Park Avenue was recorded at $260, substantially lower than Non-Metro Qld's $300 and the national figure of $375.

Park Avenue features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 64.2% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.8%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Park Avenue faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.0%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 28.8%, comprising primary education (11.4%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,822 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 959) and balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. The area functions as an education hub, offering 32.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Park Avenue is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Park Avenue faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data from April 2021.

The rate of private health cover in the area is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~2,879 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. As of April 2021, 18.2% of Park Avenue's population is aged 65 and over (1,008 people). Health outcomes among seniors are broadly aligned with those of the general population.

Park Avenue is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Park Avenue's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.0% of its population being citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Park Avenue, comprising 55.4% of people, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (30.2%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 6.5% in Park Avenue versus the regional average of 5.1%. German ancestry was also slightly overrepresented at 5.3%, compared to the regional rate of 4.9%. Maori ancestry showed a slight divergence with 0.6% in Park Avenue, versus the regional figure of 0.5%.

Park Avenue's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Park Avenue is 35 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort makes up 16.6% of Park Avenue's population, notably higher than Rest of Qld's average, while the 55-64 age group comprises 9.3%, lower than Rest of Qld's average. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.6%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 14.9% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 9.7% to 8.3%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 10.5% to 9.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Park Avenue. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 23%, reaching 1,126 people from 918. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.