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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Park Avenue had an estimated population of 5,520 as of Feb 2026. This shows a growth of 228 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,292. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,516 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,269 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.3% growth since census is within 2.5 percentage points of the SA4 region's 6.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.0% 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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to expand by 293 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.2% in total 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 of development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It's important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Compared to the Rest of Qld and national averages, Park Avenue has much lower development activity. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, catering to families seeking a rural lifestyle and space. With approximately 1568 people per approval, Park Avenue is a mature, established area. By 2041, Park Avenue is projected to grow by 289 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Park Avenue has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road (commencing Q2 2023), Mildura Rise Estate (scheduled for completion in late 2024), Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (expected to finish by mid-2025), and North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant UV Disinfection (planned for early 2026). 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 has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of 6.6% as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is similar at 65.7%. According to Census data, only 3.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.5% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment 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 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Park Avenue is $55,011 and the average is $64,927 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,463 (median) and $71,361 (average). Census data indicates that Park Avenue's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally. In Park Avenue, 31.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% are in this earnings band. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

The dwelling structure in Park Avenue, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Park Avenue was at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure for Park Avenue was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Park Avenue's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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 account for 35.8%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households at 3.1%. 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, 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.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 range of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,921 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 being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (993 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally comparable to 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. The predominant religion in Park Avenue is Christianity, comprising 55.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups are Australian (32.0%), English (30.2%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 6.5%, compared to the regional average of 3.9%. German representation is also higher than average at 5.3% versus 4.7%, while Maori representation is slightly lower at 0.6% compared to 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 Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 17.2% locally compared to the Rest of Qld average. Conversely, the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented at 9.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group grew from 14.9% to 17.2%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.8%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 9.7% to 8.1% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Park Avenue. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 18%, reaching 1,125 people from 949. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.