Park Avenue

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 people as of the 2021 Census. By February 2026, it had increased to around 5,520 people, a rise of 228 individuals (4.3%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Park Avenue's population was 5,516 in June 2024, with an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,112 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Comparing growth rates, Park Avenue's 4.3% increase since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the SA4 region's 6.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 38.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas; Park Avenue is expected to expand by 293 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 5.2% over the 17 years.

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 2 approvals per year totalling 11. This low level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Park Avenue has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's rural character with an emphasis on space. With approximately 1602 people per approval, Park Avenue is a mature, established area. By 2041, Park Avenue is projected to grow by 289 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

If current construction levels continue, 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 top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road, Mildura Rise Estate, Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, and North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Park Avenue faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Park Avenue's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.6% as of a recent period. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

As of September 2025, 2,694 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's figure of 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 3.3% of residents work from home.

Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.5% of Park Avenue's workforce compared to 4.5% in Rest of Qld. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher level of local employment opportunities than the norm. In the 12-month period prior to a certain date, employment increased by 0.1%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a smaller unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Park Avenue's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Park Avenue SA2's median income among taxpayers was $57,589 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $67,773 during the same period. These figures compare to national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld's. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $63,296 by September 2025, with average income projected to reach around $74,489 during the same period. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family and personal incomes in Park Avenue fall between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 31.5% of locals (1,738 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Park Avenue, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile nationally.

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

In Park Avenue, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. Compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings, Park Avenue had a slightly higher proportion of houses. Home ownership in Park Avenue stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 35.2% and rented ones making up 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Park Avenue was recorded at $260, substantially below the national average of $375. Nationally, Park Avenue's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 make up the remaining 35.8%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is 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%, significantly 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 prevalent, 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%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Park Avenue is a key challenge 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 AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,903 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4% and 10.4% of residents respectively. However, 60.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (997 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligned with the overall 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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 89.0% of its residents being citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 55.4% of Park Avenue's population, compared to the regional average of 52.2%. Regarding ancestry, Australians were the largest group at 32.0%, higher than the regional average of 26.5%.

English and Irish groups followed at 30.2% and 8.3% respectively. Notably, Australian Aboriginals were overrepresented at 6.5% (regional average: 3.9%), Germans at 5.3% (regional average: 4.7%), and Maori at 0.6% (regional average: 0.8%).

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

The median age in Park Avenue is 35 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 17.2% of Park Avenue's population, a notable over-representation compared to the Rest of Queensland average. Conversely, the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.1%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 14.9% to 17.2%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.8%. However, the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 9.7% to 8.1% and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 13.6% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Park Avenue, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 19%, reaching 1,126 people from 949. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.