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What it costs to rent in Parkhurst - Kawana
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Parkhurst - Kawana (4700). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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Population
Population growth drivers in Parkhurst - Kawana are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Parkhurst-Kawana's population was 8,309 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 832 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,477. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,181 as of June 2025 and the validation of 287 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 292 persons per square kilometer. Parkhurst-Kawana's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (7.0%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.2% of overall population gains recently.
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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas. The area is forecast to grow by 3,218 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 37.2% over the 16 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Parkhurst - Kawana among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Parkhurst-Kawana averaged approximately 49 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 248 homes. In FY26 up to July, 70 homes have been approved. On average, 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed during these years.
New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $400,000. This year, $8.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Parkhurst-Kawana has 68.0% more new home approvals per capita. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space.
With around 155 people added per dwelling approval, Parkhurst-Kawana reflects a developing area. By 2041, it is projected to gain approximately 3,090 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Parkhurst - Kawana has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects potentially influencing the area. Notable projects are Living Gems Rockhampton, Ellida Estate, Former Bunnings Site Redevelopment, and Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project. Relevant projects are listed below.
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Ellida Estate
Rockhampton's newest masterplanned community spanning 279 hectares with plans for 2,200+ homes across multiple stages. The development includes expansive greenspace with 28 hectares of open space and reserves, recreational parklands, medium density residential, and a neighbourhood commercial precinct. Located with Bruce Highway frontage in a high-demand growth corridor, Ellida Estate represents the largest residential zoned land in the Rockhampton Regional Council jurisdiction. The estate officially launched in February 2025 with Stages 5 and 6 now selling, following approval of the first six stages totaling approximately 263 lots.
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.
Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd)
Redevelopment of a 9-acre site on the Bruce Highway, including a proposed caravan park, petrol station with minimart, quick service restaurant (QSR), and a truck stop. The project is focused on commercial growth in the Parkhurst area.
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.
Central Queensland University Norman Gardens Campus
The main campus of Central Queensland University featuring modern teaching facilities, research centers, student accommodation, and recreational facilities. The campus serves as the administrative and academic hub for the university system.
Living Gems Rockhampton
A $360 million over-50s lifestyle resort spanning 27 hectares featuring 505 low-maintenance homes and over $23 million in resort-style amenities. The development includes an architect-designed Country Club, Summer House, heated pools, bowling alley, yoga studio, golf simulator, tennis and pickleball courts, undercover bowls green, workshop, and extensive recreational facilities. Operating under a land lease model where homeowners own their homes and lease the land with no stamp duty, entry or exit fees.
Capricorn Square Neighbourhood Centre
Capricorn Square is a development-approved neighbourhood essential service centre on a 16,381 square metre corner site at Nagle Drive and Norman Road. Plans cover 3,123 square metres of specialty retail across four low-set buildings, with approvals for food and liquor, health, fitness and medical tenancies and a drive-thru convenience fuel and food enterprise. A separately titled 3,620 square metre lot holds approval for a 1,014 square metre early learning centre catering for 130 children across seven classrooms. The combined site provides 169 retail car spaces and 33 childcare car spaces, with frontage to Norman Road carrying around 11,500 to 15,000 vehicles per day. The two lots were offered at public auction in February 2024 by Next Commercial and have since transacted, with construction yet to commence as of the latest checks.
Employment
Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, Parkhurst - Kawana has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally
Parkhurst-Kawana has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of December 2025. It has 4,353 residents in work, which is 0.1% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is 69.3%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.
According to Census responses, 4.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, electricity, gas, water & waste services have a high concentration with employment levels at 3.0 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.3% employment compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%.
The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.3%, and employment declined by 1.6%, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Parkhurst-Kawana's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
The Parkhurst-Kawana SA2's median income for taxpayers in the financial year ending June 30, 2023, was $57,194. The average income during this period stood at $67,793. These figures compare to regional Queensland averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a wage price index growth rate of 11.36% since June 2023, estimated median income for March 2026 is approximately $63,691, with average income projected at around $75,494. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Parkhurst-Kawana rank modestly, between the 42nd and 54th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The most common income bracket in Parkhurst-Kawana is $1,500-$2,999, with 32.9% of locals (2,733 people) falling into this category. This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% of residents also occupy this income range. After accounting for housing expenses, approximately 85.5% of income remains available for other expenditures.
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Housing
Parkhurst - Kawana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Parkhurst-Kawana's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkhurst-Kawana was at 25.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented ones at 34.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent was recorded at $280, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Parkhurst-Kawana's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Parkhurst - Kawana has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 71.6% of all households, including 31.9% that are couples with children, 24.4% that are couples without children, and 14.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Parkhurst - Kawana faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 17.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (32.4%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 11.8% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 4.8% 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 Parkhurst - Kawana is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Parkhurst-Kawana faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,370 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.8% and 8.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Queensland. Working-age residents exhibit a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,303 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Parkhurst - Kawana is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Parkhurst-Kawana had a cultural diversity index below average, with 88.5% of its population being Australian citizens, 89.1% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 55.3% of Parkhurst-Kawana's population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.3%), English (28.6%), and Scottish (7.3%).
Notably, Australian Aboriginal (5.5%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.9%, as were German (4.9%) and Filipino (2.1%) populations.
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Age
Parkhurst - Kawana's population is younger than the national pattern
The median age in Parkhurst-Kawana is 35 years, which is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age cohort makes up 15.8% of the population in Parkhurst-Kawana, compared to Regional Queensland's average, indicating an over-representation of this age group. Conversely, the 55-64 year-olds make up 9.8%, showing under-representation. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 14.2% to 15.8%, while the 65-74 cohort has grown from 8.0% to 9.0%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 13.3%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 10.8% to 9.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Parkhurst-Kawana. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 1,818 people from the current 1,202.