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Parkhurst has an estimated 3,703 residents, up 21.7% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Parkhurst.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 526 kilometres north-northwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Parkhurst has an estimated population of around 3,703 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate is 660 people (21.7%) above the 3,043 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Development activity and population drivers are well above average, alongside notable utilities and wholesale trade employment and an elevated proportion of children aged 0 to 4yo.
Its population growth ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally. Parkhurst-Kawana, in Queensland, Australia, is characterised by picturesque surroundings, a calm atmosphere, recreational parks and family amenities, alongside a friendly community and suburban character. Residential, commercial and industrial development provides employment opportunities and supports living standards. The area is also noted for cleanliness, safety and access to public transport.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 526 kilometres north-northwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Parkhurst has an estimated population of around 3,703 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate is 660 people (21.7%) above the 3,043 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Development activity and population drivers are well above average, alongside notable utilities and wholesale trade employment and an elevated proportion of children aged 0 to 4yo.
Its population growth ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally. Parkhurst-Kawana, in Queensland, Australia, is characterised by picturesque surroundings, a calm atmosphere, recreational parks and family amenities, alongside a friendly community and suburban character. Residential, commercial and industrial development provides employment opportunities and supports living standards. The area is also noted for cleanliness, safety and access to public transport.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,837 in 2006 and 3,584 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,703 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 16.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 36.6%.
Parkhurst ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for population growth and the 94th for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Parkhurst is $550 a week, up 5.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 14% below Regional Qld.
14% below Regional Qld on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $337 in 2017, $620 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $550 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $620 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +1.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Rockhampton | $530 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Rockhampton, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Queensland | $518 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Queensland, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional Qld | $640 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional Qld, over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 13 tracked applications: 8 approved, 1 under assessment, 4 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Parkhurst (4 under construction) and 44 more in the surrounding area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Capricorn Square is a development-approved neighbourhood essential service centre on a 16,381 square metre corner site at Nagle Drive and Norman Road.
Industrial hub in Rockhampton offering flexible and affordable leasing options for businesses. Zoned for medium impact with 24-hour operations. The development had an estimated value of $3.6 million AUD.
Multi-stage road and infrastructure upgrades to improve heavy vehicle access, safety, road width, drainage, and pavement strength across Johnson, Alexandra, Wade, and McLaughlin Streets to support industrial growth in the Parkhurst business hub.
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.
A master-planned residential community located in Parkhurst, near Rockhampton. The development offers house and land packages and is designed to include significant green spaces and community facilities.
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Estimated completion year of the 14 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 4, 2027 2, 2028 4, 2029 0, 2030 0, 2031 1. 20 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 13 substantial development applications lodged in and around Parkhurst over the period covered (about 4 years), 2 in the last 12 months; 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 2, 2023 5, 2024 2, 2025 2, 2026 (to Oct) 2.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 13 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 14.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 91st percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 48 | ABS building approvals | 58th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Parkhurst include: Living Gems Rockhampton (Construction); Ellida Estate (Construction); Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project (Construction); Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd) (Dev. Approval); and Parkhurst Industrial Estate (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Parkhurst spans multiple sectors including Communities, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
The suburb of Parkhurst ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Parkhurst among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Parkhurst area has seen 160 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Parkhurst's current population of 3,703 has been supported by 48 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Parkhurst has seen 14.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.3 approvals in Regional Qld. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 43 people in the suburb of Parkhurst, compared to one for every 152 in Regional Qld.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Parkhurst's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 48, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Parkhurst has grown by approximately 650 people, while 239 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Parkhurst lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,703 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +21.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 177 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +4.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,043 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 660 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +4.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 20.95 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Parkhurst was estimated to be approximately 3,703 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,584 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Parkhurst has added approximately 660 people and shown a 21.69% increase from the 3,043 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Parkhurst is estimated at 177 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Parkhurst has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Parkhurst is driven by: Interstate migration (66.0%), Natural increase (17.0%), Overseas migration (16.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 66.0% of overall population gains.
Parkhurst hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 10th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 24.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 32 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 2.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Parkhurst at 32 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 32 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 32 years as at August 2026, Parkhurst is 9 years younger than the Regional Qld 2021 Census average (41 years) and 6 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Parkhurst compared to the Regional Qld region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Parkhurst compared to the Regional Qld region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 2.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Parkhurst show significant variance compared to Regional Qld. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (8.4% vs 5.3%) and 5-14 year-olds (16.3% vs 12.0%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.0% vs 2.3%) and 75-84 year-olds (2.5% vs 7.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 24.7% of the population in the suburb of Parkhurst as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 9.0% of the population in the suburb of Parkhurst as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $73,329 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 90th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $86,357 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,227 | 2021 Census, weekly | 79th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $981 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 31.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,489 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 15.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Parkhurst is approximately $78,543. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $73,329.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Parkhurst is approximately $92,497. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $86,357.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Parkhurst is approximately $78,543 compared to $60,755 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,329 and $56,722 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Parkhurst is approximately $92,497 compared to $76,631 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $86,357 and $71,544 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Parkhurst's households (~36.6% / 356 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Parkhurst is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 36.6% of households. In comparison, Regional Qld's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.7% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Parkhurst is $2,227/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Parkhurst is $2,489/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Parkhurst is $981/wk.
The suburb of Parkhurst shows a median taxpayer income of $73,329 and an average of $86,357 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $56,722 and average income of $71,544. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $78,543 (median) and $92,497 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Parkhurst is $8,296 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Parkhurst's disposable income is $8,296 compared to $5,480 for Regional Qld, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Parkhurst performing better than 92% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,048 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,069 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,082 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Parkhurst has approximately 2,048 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Parkhurst stands at 1.6%, which is 2.3 percentage points below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Parkhurst is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.5% of employment), education & training (12.2%), and retail trade (9.8%). Other significant employers include construction and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Parkhurst has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Parkhurst is 77.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional Qld average of 64.2%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Parkhurst shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 12.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.1% across Regional Qld. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Parkhurst's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 0.9% growth, ranking 20th out of 37 regions nationally.
Parkhurst shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 14.7% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 19.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 37.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 35.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
19.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Parkhurst have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in Regional Qld.
37.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Parkhurst have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.2% in Regional Qld.
The suburb of Parkhurst ranks in the 40th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Parkhurst are: Certificate (32.6%), Bachelor Degree (14.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.0%).
35.0% of the population in the suburb of Parkhurst is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.3% in primary school, 10.4% in secondary school, 4.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Parkhurst is 969, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Parkhurst, with a combined enrollment of approximately 415 students.
The suburb of Parkhurst includes 1 primary school.
Parkhurst features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 17.1% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 43.1% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 972 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,183 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 79.4% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Parkhurst had 972 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 21.7% to an estimated 1,183 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Parkhurst is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional Qld and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 79.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (17.1%), group households (3.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 772 family households, couples with children account for 43.1% of all households, couples without children at home 25.4%, and single parent families 10.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Parkhurst shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 79.4% (versus 70.4% in Regional Qld). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 17.1% compared to 25.6% in Regional Qld. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Parkhurst have an average of 1.7 children, matching the Regional Qld average of 1.7. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 51.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.0% have never married. This compares to 45.1% married and 35.6% never married across Regional Qld.
Single-person households represent 17.1% of all households in the suburb of Parkhurst, notably lower than the average for Regional Qld of 25.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.5% of households, slightly below the Regional Qld average of 4.0%.
Parkhurst is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.7% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 90.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
Parkhurst was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.7% of its population being citizens, 90.9% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Parkhurst was found to be Christianity, which makes up 57.1% of people in Parkhurst. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Parkhurst are Australian, comprising 33.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional Qld's 26.5%, English, comprising 29.4% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 5.4% of Parkhurst (vs 4.7% across Regional Qld), Filipino at 2.2% (vs 0.9%) and Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% (vs 3.9%).
9.1% of the suburb of Parkhurst population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional Qld.
6.0% of the population in the suburb of Parkhurst speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.6% in Regional Qld.
3.3% of the suburb of Parkhurst population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 3.9% in Regional Qld.
90.7% of the suburb of Parkhurst population holds citizenship, compared to 84.9% in Regional Qld.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Parkhurst is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 22.2% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 95.7% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,842 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 50.1% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 16.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Parkhurst, 22.2% of homes are owned outright, 50.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 27.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 95.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Parkhurst are houses.
In the suburb of Parkhurst, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Parkhurst stands at 22.2%, compared to 33.4% in Regional Qld.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Parkhurst is $1,842, compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Parkhurst is $1,354, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Parkhurst, households with mortgages typically spend 19.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 16.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Parkhurst is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Parkhurst shows mortgage holders spending 19.1% of income on repayments (vs 25.3% in Regional Qld), while renters spend 16.2% of income on rent (vs 22.9% in Regional Qld).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Parkhurst consists of 95.7% detached houses, 0.7% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 3.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Parkhurst consumes approximately 14.0% of median household income ($9,643 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Parkhurst show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 59.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 79th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.8% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.6% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
Around 59.7% of people in the suburb of Parkhurst are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Regional Qld.
In the suburb of Parkhurst, 3.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.3% of people in Regional Qld require similar assistance.
8.6% of people in the suburb of Parkhurst are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.4% of the population across Regional Qld is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.8% of the suburb of Parkhurst population, while in Regional Qld, 4.2% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the suburb of Parkhurst have heart disease. Across Regional Qld,4.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Parkhurst, 59.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Qld sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.5 km away and the nearest school 1.7 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 63 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 6.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 7.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 8.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 235 places in Parkhurst, about 1.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Parkhurst among the top 12% of areas assessed nationwide.
Parkhurst has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 6% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Parkhurst is $550 a week, +5.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Parkhurst lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Parkhurst hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Parkhurst performing better than 92% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Parkhurst shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Parkhurst features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional Qld.
Parkhurst is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Parkhurst is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional Qld.
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.
Transport in Parkhurst: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Parkhurst has an estimated 3,703 residents, up 21.7% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Parkhurst.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Parkhurst.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
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.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Parkhurst from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Parkhurst with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
