Parramatta Park

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Parramatta Park is around 3,915, reflecting an increase of 294 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,621. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,822 in Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,401 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Parramatta Park has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

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 used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 1,111 persons, reflecting a total increase of 27.7% 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 an average of one new dwelling approved annually over the past five years, totalling six approvals. This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Given the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Parramatta Park has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of Qld, with development levels well below national averages. 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 shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, marking a considerable change from the current housing mix which is currently 36.0% houses. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Parramatta Park is expected to grow by 1,086 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, Parramatta Park is expected to grow by 1,086 residents through to 2041 (from the latest 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

AreaSearch has identified 61 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being the Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative, Esplanade Waterfront Apartment Towers, and Cairns Health and Innovation Centre (CHIC). The following list details those likely 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 an educated workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 2,169 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 3.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 69.6%, slightly above Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data shows that only 10.3% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share three times the regional level, while construction has a limited presence at 5.2% compared to 10.1% regionally.

There is one worker per resident, indicating that the area hosts more jobs than residents and attracts workers from surrounding areas. Between July 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6%, employment declined by 3.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parramatta Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider 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 median income in Parramatta Park is $47,272 and average income is $58,793. This is lower than national averages of median $53,146 and average $66,593 in Rest of Qld. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,957 (median) and $64,619 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes are at the 14th percentile while personal incomes are at the 40th percentile in Parramatta Park. Income brackets show that 29.7% of locals earn between $800 and $1,499 annually, compared to Rest of Qld where 31.7% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Parramatta Park, with only 79.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

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

In Parramatta Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 36.2% of dwellings were houses while 63.9% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta Park stood at 14.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.9% and rented ones at 65.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Parramatta Park was $290, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Parramatta Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.5.

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

Parramatta Park has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. The proportion holding university qualifications is 30.8%, which exceeds the broader benchmarks of 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 21.1% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage suggests strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, with 23.6% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9%, and graduate diplomas at 2.3%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them. This includes advanced diplomas held by 13.4% of residents and certificates held by 24.6%. Educational participation is notably high in Parramatta Park, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.4%), primary education (6.8%), and tertiary education (5.7%).

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

Parramatta Park has five active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that combined provide 879 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 331 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 72%, followed by walking at 12% and cycling at 8%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 125 trips per day, equating to approximately 175 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parramatta Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Parramatta Park's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low, affecting approximately 50% of the total population (~1,977 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (8.4%) and asthma (5.7%), while 75.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Under-65 residents demonstrate better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (9.4%, or 368 people), compared to the Rest of Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than those of the general population nationally.

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 as of the latest census data. This figure is higher compared to the regional average of 21.7%. Additionally, 43.1% of Parramatta Park's population was born overseas, which is also higher than the regional average of 29.6%.

Christianity is the predominant religion in Parramatta Park, with 38.8% of its population identifying as Christian. However, there is an overrepresentation of people identifying as 'Other' religions in Parramatta Park compared to the rest of Queensland, with 2.2% versus 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Parramatta Park are 'Other', English, and Australian, comprising 22.4%, 20.0%, and 15.9% respectively. These figures differ significantly from the regional averages of 6.9%, 29.6%, and 26.5%. Notably, Korean (2.0%), Spanish (0.9%), and French (0.9%) ancestry are overrepresented in Parramatta Park compared to the rest of Queensland (0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.5% respectively).

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

Parramatta Park's median age as of 2021 is 31 years, which is significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and considerably younger than the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 31.0% of Parramatta Park's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 5.8%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present day, Parramatta Park's median age has decreased by 1.7 years to 31 from its previous figure of 33. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 26.4% to 31.0%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.0% to 9.4% and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.6% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for Parramatta Park indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 38%, adding 459 residents to reach a total of 1,673.