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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Park Avenue has an estimated 5,538 residents, up from 5,292 at the 2021 Census — a change of 246 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,117 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Park Avenue stands at roughly 5,538 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 246 people (4.6%) compared to the 5,292 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,538 as of June 2025 alongside 16 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. Consequently, the population density reaches 1,116 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study locations. With post-census expansion reaching 4.6%, the suburb sits within 2.9 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (7.5%), highlighting resilient local expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 43.1% of recent net gains, though natural growth and interstate migration also recorded positive contributions. SA2 geographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forward projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 baseline figures. For unlisted territories or intervals following 2032, figures reference Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 from 2021 source benchmarks. Because these state forecasts lack demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch assigns proportional cohort distributions derived from ABS Greater Capital Region releases (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data). Long-range outlooks indicate expansion in line with the lower quartile across non-metropolitan Australia, with the local count projected to rise by 213 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 3.9% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction across Park Avenue remains subdued, recording 2 dwelling approvals annually and an aggregate of 11 across the past five years. Such restrained building numbers highlight the rural character of the locality, where building activity addresses specific individual housing requirements rather than broad market demand. Given the minimal approval volumes, annual rates of change and relative comparisons can fluctuate substantially between single projects. Building activity within Park Avenue falls well below levels observed across Rest of Qld and remains beneath nationwide averages. Recent additions have consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the rural setting where spacious sites are customary.
With approximately 2304 people per dwelling approval, the local residential sector operates as an established, mature market. Demographic projections suggest Park Avenue will expand by 213 residents through to 2041 according to current AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should existing construction volumes persist, housing supply could trail population expansion, potentially heightening competition for homes and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Park Avenue, worth an estimated $77 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 23 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance and local growth remain deeply linked to public works, development pipelines, and regional planning programs. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent developments include the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection, Mildura Rise Estate, Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor), and the Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road, with major initiatives itemized below.
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Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton
Spotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor)
A large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.The development brings additional outdoor, lifestyle and homewares retail to the northern Rockhampton retail strip on the Bruce Highway.
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.
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. The project features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retail stores, outdoor dining, showroom space, and twelve four-bedroom townhouses accessed via Potts Street. The existing 8000 sqm warehouse will be demolished. The development is expected to create approximately 100 jobs during operation.
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.
North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection
A $13 million project, with $9.75 million from the Residential Activation Fund, to provide critical infrastructure to support new residential developments and unlock housing supply in the region.
The Gardens Estate Norman Gardens
A residential housing development in Norman Gardens featuring modern family homes and community facilities. The development includes landscaped parklands, walking trails, and sustainable design principles.
Rockhampton Ring Road
The Rockhampton Ring Road is a 17.4 km Bruce Highway bypass connecting the Capricorn Highway at Fairy Bower with the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road at Parkhurst. The approximately AUD 1.98 billion project includes 18 bridges, including a new 435 m Fitzroy River crossing, flood immunity to the Q100 standard, improved freight efficiency, and removal of through heavy vehicle traffic from the Rockhampton CBD. Main construction commenced in 2025 and major bridge works are progressing, including a temporary Fitzroy River work platform and river exclusion zone through mid-2028.
2,670 residents of Park Avenue are employed, from a labour force of 2,797. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,063, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by strong representation across essential services sectors and an overall unemployment rate of 4.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,670, while unemployment sits 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation aligns closely with the regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 3.3% of workers worked from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into that measurement. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction industries.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% employment locally, in contrast to 4.5% regionally. A measure of 0.7 workers for each resident at the Census reflects a higher degree of local employment opportunities than typical. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 5.0% alongside a 2.5% reduction in employment, leading unemployment to decrease by 2.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force expansion of 0.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Future industry requirements can be evaluated through national employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models have been weighted against local industry distributions. Nationwide employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary substantially. Applying these national shifts to the Park Avenue industry structure indicates potential job gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this represents a proportional extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Park Avenue is $1,281 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $697 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,589 a year against an average of $67,773. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation benchmarks compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 show local earnings tracking near nationwide benchmarks. Within the Park Avenue SA2, taxable individuals register a median income of $57,589 alongside an average income of $67,773, compared with $53,146 and $66,593 respectively across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, indexed amounts reach roughly $64,131 (median) and $75,472 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 records, household, family, and personal income percentiles all place between the 19th and 27th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort encompasses 31.5% of locals (1,744 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 31.7% regional share. Household budgets experience notable pressure, leaving 84.8% of income remaining and placing the area in the 20th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Park Avenue had 2,025 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Park Avenue at the latest Census was comprised of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned properties accounted for 30.4% of dwellings, slightly trailing Regional Qld, while mortgaged properties stood at 35.2% and rented dwellings comprised 34.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,300 and median weekly rent was $260, coming in lower than regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage payments sit well below the Australian norm of $1,863, with rents also notably beneath the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Avenue counted 2,025 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements at 64.2%, comprising couples without children (23.8%), couples with children (23.7%), and single parent families (15.8%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 35.8%, consisting of lone person households (32.6%) alongside group households (3.1%). The typical household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Park Avenue hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,822 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment shows notable gaps, with university qualification levels (12.0%) falling well short of the national benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a key focus area for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest higher education cohort at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, specifically certificates (33.5%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.8% of the local population participating in educational courses. This comprises 11.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.
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Getting around Park Avenue means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.8% of residents in Park Avenue report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality figures and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch highlight meaningful community health burdens in Park Avenue across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,912 people), slightly outperforming typical SA2 averages. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 10.4 and 10.4% of residents respectively, whereas 60.8% reported no chronic medical conditions compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic illness remains pronounced among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.5% of the community (971 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with senior health metrics broadly tracking broader population patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Park Avenue is largely Australian-born, at 92.2% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (30.2%). 6.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic diversity metrics in Park Avenue sit below nationwide benchmarks, with 92.2% of residents born in Australia, 89.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English in the home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 55.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Examining parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds comprise Australian at 32.0% (exceeding the 26.5% regional proportion), English at 30.2%, and Irish at 8.3%. Other distinct ancestral proportions include Australian Aboriginal heritage at 6.5% (compared to 3.9% regionally), German heritage at 5.3% (vs 4.7%), and Maori heritage at 0.6% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Avenue is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Park Avenue leans younger, with updated August 2026 estimates indicating that 30.0% of the community falls into the young to middle aged adults category (25 - 44), compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 20.2% versus 24.6% regionally. The estimated median age reached 35 as at August 2026, dropping from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at that time. The primary demographic movement since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged adults bracket, rising from 26.6% to 30.0%.
Looking toward 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to lead growth by adding 218 residents (13%) to reach 1,882, whereas middle aged and young retiree cohorts alongside children and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Park Avenue
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,292 at the 2021 Census → 5,538 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (308031214). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.