Parkhurst

Parkhurst lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Parkhurst's population was estimated at 3,043 people by the Census in 2021. As of May 2026, it is around 3,607, reflecting an increase of 564 people (18.5%) since the census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,574 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and validation of 280 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 172 persons per square kilometer. Parkhurst's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (7.0%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the suburb of Parkhurst is predicted to expand by 1,460 persons, reflecting a gain of 39.6% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Parkhurst among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Parkhurst has averaged approximately 44 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 222 homes. As of FY-26, 51 approvals have been recorded. Each year between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.8 new residents were gained per dwelling built. The average construction cost value for new homes is $567,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $8.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Parkhurst shows 265.0% higher new home approvals per person. Recent building activity consists exclusively of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 77 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Parkhurst to gain 1,427 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Parkhurst has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Living Gems Rockhampton, Ellida Estate, Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project, and Riverside Waters Estate. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Parkhurst performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Parkhurst has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than Regional Queensland's 4.0%. Employment stability has been maintained over the past year.

As of December 2025, 2,100 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% below the regional average. Workforce participation in Parkhurst is high at 78.7%, compared to Regional Queensland's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 6.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, education & training has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Parkhurst's workforce compared to Regional Queensland's 4.5%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.3 workers per resident. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Queensland recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Parkhurst. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Parkhurst's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. However, it is important to note that this extrapolation does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Parkhurst had a median taxpayer income of $65,111 and an average income of $77,276. These figures are high nationally compared to Regional Qld's averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Parkhurst would be approximately $72,508 (median) and $86,055 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data ranks Parkhurst's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 77th and 79th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 36.6% of locals (1,320 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings category. This is similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this range. Parkhurst demonstrates affluence with 31.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Parkhurst is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Parkhurst, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.7% houses and 4.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkhurst was 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.1% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360. Nationally, Parkhurst's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being less than the national figure of $375.

Parkhurst features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.4% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5 people.

Parkhurst shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.0% and certificates for 32.6%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.3% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Parkhurst are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Parkhurst shows below-average health indicators according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than the national average among older cohorts, while the rate of private health cover is very high at 58% (around 2,085 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.6% and 8.5% respectively. Conversely, 72.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. Parkhurst has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.4% (339 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Seniors' health outcomes present challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Parkhurst is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Parkhurst's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.7% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home (as of 2016). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.1% of Parkhurst's population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.3%), English (29.4%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.4%, compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Filipino ancestry was also higher at 2.2% versus 0.9%, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry was slightly lower at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 3.9%.

Parkhurst hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Parkhurst's median age is 32, which is lower than the Regional Queensland average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Queensland, Parkhurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.7%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 15.9% to 17.4%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 17.4% to 15.8%, and the age group of 55 to 64 has dropped from 10.0% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Parkhurst's age profile will significantly evolve. The strongest projected growth is in the age group of 25 to 34, with a 54% increase adding 312 residents to reach 890.