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Parkhurst has an estimated 3,607 residents, up from 3,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 564 people, or 18.5%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 280 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 172 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 census analysis and address validation conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Parkhurst has an estimated population of 3,607 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 564 residents (18.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 3,043 individuals. This estimation stems from a base of 3,574 residents calculated from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 280 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The local density stands at 172 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. The growth rate of 18.5% in the suburb of Parkhurst outpaced both the SA3 area (7.0%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a primary growth corridor.
Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for 66.0% of the demographic gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia, while Queensland Government projections from 2023 utilizing 2021 data cover any gaps and the years after 2032. Because the state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates age cohort weightings using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data. Future trends suggest the suburb of Parkhurst will experience rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan Australia, with projections showing an increase of 1,460 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 39.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
236 new dwellings have been approved in Parkhurst over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on statistical data of building approvals, the suburb of Parkhurst averages approximately 47 approved dwellings annually, yielding a total of 236 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 87 approvals have been registered. Strong demand has supported local real estate values, with an average of 2.7 new residents added per built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost of these new residences is $567,000, showing a focus on higher-end property development. Commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $8.4 million, reflecting the residential character of the neighborhood.
New residential approvals per capita in the suburb of Parkhurst are 288.0% higher than the Rest of Qld average, providing buyers with broader options. This construction rate sits substantially above national benchmarks, indicating high developer interest. Current building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining a low-density profile suited for buyers seeking space. The area currently records about 76 people for each dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Parkhurst will add 1,427 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimates. Local construction levels suggest housing supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining balanced conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkhurst, worth an estimated $846 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks affect regional growth patterns. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant projects include Living Gems Rockhampton, Ellida Estate, Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project, and Riverside Waters Estate, with relevant local developments listed below.
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Living Gems Rockhampton
A $360 million over-50s lifestyle resort spanning 27 hectares in Parkhurst, Rockhampton, featuring 505 low-maintenance homes and over $23 million in resort-style amenities. The development includes an architect-designed Country Club, 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. Stage 1 is now under construction with 75% of Stage 1 homes sold and move-in targeted for mid-2026.
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.
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.
Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project
A $23 million critical infrastructure package in Parkhurst, North Rockhampton, including a 1.85km extension of Alexandra Street from Birkbeck Roundabout with shared footpath, stormwater drainage, water main, and utility relocation. Jointly funded by Rockhampton Regional Council and $17.26 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, the project unlocks land for new homes in stages three, four and five of the Parkhurst development area, targeting over 3,600 new dwellings across the region.
Parkhurst Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland's Parkhurst Industrial Estate is a strategic industrial land estate in north Rockhampton offering large undeveloped industrial lots for manufacturing, engineering, logistics and resource-related businesses. The estate continues to attract investment, with recent acquisitions by major industrial operators including Qube Bulk. Limited lots remain available for sale.
Riverside Waters Estate
A sought-after residential estate in Parkhurst, north of Rockhampton, offering vacant land lots from 1,010my to 1,469my. Stages 5 and 6 are currently selling.
Residential Activation Fund - Parkhurst & North Rockhampton Upgrades
A $27.58 million funding injection to fast-track three critical infrastructure projects, including the Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project (1.8km extension of Alexandra Street), upgrades to the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant, and planning for the Limestone Creek Trunk Sewerage Network. These projects are set to unlock over 3,600 new homes in the region.
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.
2,091 residents of Parkhurst are employed, from a labour force of 2,130. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 78.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,887, about 135% 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 suburb of Parkhurst features a productive local workforce with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. As of March 2026, there are 2,091 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and the participation rate of 78.2% is much higher than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents, 6.3%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions. Healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade represent the main employment industries for residents.
Education & training is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the local workforce, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. With a ratio of 1.3 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as a regional employment center, drawing commuting workers from surrounding neighborhoods. Analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.4% and employment fell by 2.0%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context when mapped against the local industry profile. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local workforce mix yields estimated growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkhurst is $2,227 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $981 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,111 a year against an average of $77,276. 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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According to localized ATO tax data from the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Parkhurst recorded a median taxpayer income of $65,111 and an average income of $77,276. These figures compare to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $72,508 for the median and $86,055 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Parkhurst ranked in the 77th to 79th national percentiles.
The primary income group contains 36.6% of residents (1,320 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional average of 31.7% in this bracket. High-earning households making over $3,000 weekly account for 31.7% of the community, sustaining local retail demand. Housing expenses consume 14.0% of income, placing local disposable incomes in the 81st percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkhurst had 972 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Parkhurst consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, flats, or other housing structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Parkhurst stood at 22.2%, with remaining households holding mortgages (50.1%) or renting (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,842 and the median weekly rent was $360, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage payments remain below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkhurst counted 972 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,152 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 79.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (43.1%), couples without children (25.4%), and single parent households (10.0%). Non-family households account for 20.6% of the local profile, containing single-person households at 17.1% and group homes at 3.5%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.9% of adults in Parkhurst hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 415 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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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Educational attainment profiles show university graduation rates at 19.9%, which is lower than the national average of 30.4%. Among university qualification holders, bachelor degrees represent 14.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificate level studies at 32.6%. Academic enrollment is high, with 35.0% of local residents participating in study. This includes 13.3% of the population in primary schools, 10.4% in high schools, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Parkhurst means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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
Transport Stops Detail
72.8% of residents in Parkhurst report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Health metrics suggest lower-than-average outcomes in the suburb of Parkhurst based on analysis of mortality and chronic disease rates. While general illness rates are typical for the broader population, they are higher than national averages among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~2,085 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.5% of residents. A total of 72.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 9.4% of the population (339 people), below the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. While senior health outcomes present challenges, they rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Parkhurst is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (29.4%). 3.3% 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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The suburb of Parkhurst has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 90.7% of the population, 90.9% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.1% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top ancestry lines reported in the suburb of Parkhurst are Australian at 33.3%, which is higher than the regional baseline of 26.5%, followed by English at 29.4%, and Scottish at 7.7%. Specific ethnic representations show differences from regional averages: German ancestry accounts for 5.4% of residents (compared to 4.7% regionally), Filipino is at 2.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal residents make up 3.3% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkhurst is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 28.4% 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 median age in the suburb of Parkhurst is 32 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The suburb of Parkhurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 (17.4%) compared to Regional Qld, but a lower share of those aged 75 to 84 (2.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 15.9% to 17.4%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 group fell from 17.4% to 15.8%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.0% to 8.9%.
Future modeling indicates the demographic structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 54%, adding 312 residents to total 890.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkhurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 280 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,043 at the 2021 Census → 3,607 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 May 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 (SAL32273). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.