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Sales Activity
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What it costs to rent in Park Avenue
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Park Avenue (4701). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
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 May 2021. By May 2026, it had increased to around 5,538, reflecting a growth of 246 people (4.6%). This increase is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 5,538 in June 2025 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was approximately 1,116 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Park Avenue's growth rate of 4.6% since the census is within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.0%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 43.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Population projections indicate lower quartile growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to expand by 223 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.0% over the 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Park Avenue according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Park Avenue has averaged two development approvals per year over the past five years, totalling eleven. This low level of activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals 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, preserving the area's rural character. With approximately 1602 people per approval, Park Avenue is an established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 223 residents, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.
If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.
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Development applications around Park Avenue
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Park Avenue has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that may impact the area, with key ones including Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road, Mildura Rise Estate, Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor), and North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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ALDI at Stockland Rockhampton
New 1,186 sqm freestanding ALDI supermarket opened January 29, 2025, at Stockland Rockhampton shopping centre. This is the second ALDI in Rockhampton and the first serving the northern suburbs, creating a triple supermarket hub. The development included construction of a freestanding building in the car park at the Kmart side of the centre, with modern interior design, self-checkouts, and 118 dedicated parking spaces. Additional improvements include shade sails, a new garden plaza, and covered pedestrian walkway connecting to the main shopping centre.
Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road
Mixed-use commercial development featuring Anaconda as anchor tenant in 2,500 sqm showroom space, plus four single-storey retail buildings (300-605 sqm each), service station with 223 sqm building operating 24/7, and 258 car parking spaces. Development includes pedestrian connection to existing Spotlight store. Project originally approved in 2017, revised plans lodged with Rockhampton Regional Council in December 2022.
Mildura Rise Estate
A 392-lot sustainable housing development providing around 400 new housing lots with diverse lot sizes ranging from 1013m2 to 8719m2 with an average of 2078m2. The development includes new roads, water and sewer connections, direct Bruce Highway access, and a future community park. Features larger rural-style lots compared to urban developments.
Former Bunnings Site Redevelopment
Multi-staged mixed-use redevelopment of the former Bunnings Warehouse site (2.66 ha) at 452-488 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens, into a shopping centre and residential precinct. Features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retail stores, outdoor dining, showroom space, and twelve four-bedroom townhouses at the rear accessed via Potts Street. The existing 8,000 sqm warehouse will be demolished. The development is expected to create approximately 100 jobs during operation.
Anaconda Rockhampton Retail Store
Large format outdoor and sporting goods retail store operated by Anaconda, part of the Spotlight Group. The store opened in December 2016 in the former Webbers Retravision location within Stockland Rockhampton shopping center. Anaconda specializes in camping, fishing, hiking, 4WD equipment, outdoor clothing and footwear, water sports equipment, and cycling gear. The store serves the Rockhampton region providing outdoor adventure and sporting equipment to the community.
Rocky Stadium at Victoria Park
Proposed development of a rectangular football stadium to be built adjacent to the existing Rocky Sports Club at Victoria Park. The design is for a permanent seating capacity of 8,500, expandable to 16,000 with temporary seating, to host top-tier sports and entertainment events. The Federal Government has announced $23 million in funding. The status is currently *Proposed* by the Austadiums website. Note: Other search results relate to a different 'Victoria Park Precinct' in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympics, which is a different project.
Rockhampton Showgrounds Precinct Redevelopment
Master planning and long-term redevelopment of the Showgrounds and Victoria Park precinct to create a high-quality multi-purpose venue for exhibitions, events, community activities, and sporting facilities. The master planning process is to guide the staged development of the precinct over time and address constraints like parking and flooding.
Ski Gardens Master Plan Development
Development of Ski Gardens as a premier water sports and recreation precinct in Rockhampton, leveraging its Fitzroy River location. The master plan provides a framework for ongoing development to support uses, meet community expectations, and may include an amenities building, judging tower, power upgrades, and enhanced rowing course to potentially host events like the Australian Rowing Championships and support 2032 Olympic aspirations, along with general picnic areas, playgrounds, and improved river access and parking. Community consultation on the draft master plan closed in 2023.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis reveals Park Avenue recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide
Park Avenue has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 4.9%. At this time, 2,690 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.
Workforce participation was similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 3.3% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.5% of Park Avenue's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher level of local employment opportunities than the norm. Between June 2024 and May 2025, labour force decreased by 3.4%, employment decreased by 1.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 1.8 percentage points in Park Avenue. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Park Avenue's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Income
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 regional Queensland's median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Park Avenue would be approximately $64,131 (median) and $75,472 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Park Avenue all fall between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.5% of locals (1,744 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, closely mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Park Avenue, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile.
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Housing
Park Avenue is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Park Avenue's dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Park Avenue stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $260, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Park Avenue's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Park Avenue features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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%, consisting of 32.6% lone person households and 3.1% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Park Avenue faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area has university qualification rates of 12.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are 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 - advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 28.8%, including 11.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.
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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Transport
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
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Health
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 assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% (~2,912 people), higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4% each of residents. Conversely, 60.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Queensland. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (978 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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. Its population comprised 89.0% citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 55.4%, compared to Regional Qld's 52.2%.
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 than the regional average of 3.9%, as was German at 5.3% versus 4.7%. Maori representation was lower at 0.6% compared to Regional Qld's 0.8%.
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Age
Park Avenue's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Park Avenue is 35 years, which is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 years and also under the national average of 38 years. In comparison to Regional Queensland, the 25-34 age cohort is notably higher at 16.8% locally, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 14.9% to 16.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 9.7% to 8.0%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 10.5% to 9.3%. Population forecasts for Park Avenue indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 17%, adding 161 people and reaching a total of 1,094 from the current 932. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.