Parkinson

An assessment of population growth drivers in Parkinson reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The estimated population for the suburb of Parkinson is around 12,093 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 945 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,148. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,987 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 174 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,469 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Parkinson's population growth rate of 8.5% since the census is within 0.8 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for national statistical areas, with the suburb of Parkinson expected to increase by 500 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 3.3% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Parkinson when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Parkinson averaged around 34 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 173 homes. As of FY26 so far, 55 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 2.8 new residents per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $601,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

There have also been $6.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Parkinson records markedly lower building activity, around 68.0% below regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This level is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space, at around 353 people per approval indicating a mature market. Looking ahead, Parkinson is expected to grow by 394 residents through to 2041, as per AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Parkinson 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 13 projects likely to impact the area. Major ones are Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Logan Plan, Paradise in Parkinson, and Parkinson Distribution Centre. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis places Parkinson well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Parkinson has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%. As of December 2025, 6,722 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is 72.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 16.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with a particularly strong specialization in retail trade at 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 7.4% versus the regional average of 9.0%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Parkinson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Parkinson suburb has a median taxpayer income of $51,108 and an average of $60,245 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $58,236 and average income $72,799. By March 2026, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $56,914 and average income $67,089, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Parkinson's household income ranks at the 77th percentile ($2,188 weekly), while personal income is at the 58th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 38.6% of the community (4,667 individuals). Housing accounts for 14.9% of income. Residents rank within the 78th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Parkinson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Parkinson, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkinson was 27.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.4% and rented at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $450, against Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Parkinson's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.6% of all households, including 51.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up 12.4%, consisting of 10.7% lone person households and 1.8% group households. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Parkinson demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in the Parkinson Trail region lag behind regional benchmarks, with 33.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees compared to 42.1% in the SA4 region. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Parkinson has 15 active public transport stops operating within it, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 2,190 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 427 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents, while only 8% use the bus. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Parkinson, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 146 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parkinson's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance in Parkinson, based on AreaSearch's assessment as of June 2021. Mortality rates were found to be low, with chronic condition prevalence also reported as low among the general population.

However, prevalence was higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was relatively low, affecting approximately 51% of the total population (~6,177 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.1% and 6.0% of residents respectively, as of June 2021. 76.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of June 2021, the area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,741 people), ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Parkinson is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Parkinson has a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Parkinson, making up 46.4% of people there. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, comprising 3.4% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 19.6%, Australian at 17.1%, and Chinese at 15.6%. These figures are notably lower than the regional averages for English and Australian, but substantially higher for Chinese. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.7% compared to 0.5% regionally, Samoan at 0.9%, and South Australian at 0.9%.

Parkinson's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Parkinson's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 14.8%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 9.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 15-24 age group grew from 13.1% to 15.2%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.1% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 11.3% to 9.5%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 16.0% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts: the 75-84 group is expected to grow by 59% (306 people), reaching 826 from 519. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 63% of projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.