Parramatta Park

Population growth drivers in Parramatta Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Parramatta Park's estimated population is around 3,905. This reflects an increase of 284 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,621. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,822 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in Jun 2024 and an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,395 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Parramatta Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 92.0% of 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the Parramatta Park (SA2) is expected to increase by 1,133 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 28.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Parramatta Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Parramatta Park has seen minimal construction activity with only 1 new dwelling approved annually on average over the past five years (totalling 6). These low development levels reflect its rural nature, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broader market demand. Notably, due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to other areas in Queensland and nationally, Parramatta Park has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists entirely of attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Currently, houses make up 36.0% of the housing mix. By 2041, Parramatta Park is expected to grow by 1,096 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

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

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

A total of 61 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable initiatives include the Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, the Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative, Esplanade Waterfront Apartment Towers, and the Cairns Health and Innovation Centre (CHIC). The following list details those projects expected to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Parramatta Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Parramatta Park has a well-educated workforce with significant presence in tourism and hospitality sectors. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 2,173 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 3.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Parramatta Park is at 62.5%, slightly above Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes particularly in accommodation & food services with an employment share three times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has a limited presence at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. There is one worker for every resident, indicating that Parramatta Park serves as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. In the year ending June 2024, labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment dropped by 3.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 2.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7% and unemployment rose by only 0.3%. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Parramatta Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% in five years and 13.6% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Parramatta Park, median income is $47,272 and average income is $58,793. Nationally, median income is $53,146 and average income is $66,593. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $51,957 and average income $64,619, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021, household incomes are at the 14th percentile while personal incomes are at the 40th percentile. Income brackets show that 29.7% of locals (1,159 people) fall into the $800 - $1,499 category, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile.

Parramatta Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Parramatta Park's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.2% houses and 63.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta Park was at 14.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.9% and rented ones at 65.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $290, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Parramatta Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Parramatta Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 46.7% of all households, including 11.4% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 53.3%, with lone person households at 42.3% and group households comprising 10.8%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Parramatta Park performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Parramatta Park has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 30.8% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 21.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.0% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas account for 13.4% and certificates for 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in secondary education, 6.8% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Parramatta Park has five operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that collectively facilitate 879 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 331 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 125 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 175 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parramatta Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Parramatta Park. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (1,972 people). The national average stands at 55.7%. Mental health issues are the most prevalent medical condition in the area, impacting 8.4% of residents, followed by asthma at 5.7%. Seventy-five point three percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has nine point six percent of residents aged 65 and over (374 people), which is lower than the 15.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Parramatta Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 33.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.1% born overseas. The predominant religion in Parramatta Park is Christianity, comprising 38.8% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 2.2% of the population, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 1.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.4%), English (20.0%), and Australian (15.9%). The Other group is substantially higher than the regional average of 15.1%, while the Australian group is notably lower at 15.9% compared to the regional average of 21.9%. There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 2.0% (vs 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.4%), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

Parramatta Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Parramatta Park has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Parramatta Park has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (30.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.9%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Since the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.5 years to 32. Key changes in age distribution show that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 26.4% to 30.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 9.6%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for Parramatta Park indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 486 people (41%) from 1,191 to 1,678 residents.