Parramatta Park

Population growth drivers in Parramatta Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Parramatta Park's population is estimated at around 3,888 people. This reflects an increase of 267 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,621 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,787 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,385 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 1.6% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is forecast for Parramatta Park, with an expected increase of 1,161 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 29.4% 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 had an average of 2 new dwelling approvals annually between 2017 and 2021. This totals to 13 dwellings approved over the five-year period. The area's rural nature contributes to its low development levels, with housing needs driving projects rather than market demand.

Notably, the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics. Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Parramatta Park has much lower development activity. Between 2017 and 2021, new building activity showed 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% attached dwellings. This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a change from the current housing mix of 36.0% houses, reflecting reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Parramatta Park is projected to grow by 1,141 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Parramatta Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

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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. The unemployment rate is 6.3% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,203 residents employed with an unemployment rate at 2.4% above Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 62.5%, comparable to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include 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 for every resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 1.4% and employment by 2.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points, compared to Rest of Qld's growth in employment and labour force, and a smaller increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia projects 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 extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Parramatta Park is lower than average nationally. The median income is $47,272 and the average is $58,793. In contrast, Rest of Qld has a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,885 (median) and $67,018 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 14th percentile while personal income is at the 40th percentile. The predominant income bracket in Parramatta Park is $800 - 1,499, with 29.7% of locals (1,154 people) falling into this category. This contrasts with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Parramatta Park, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.2% houses and 63.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta Park was at 14.2%, with dwellings either mortgaged (20.9%) or rented (65.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $290, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315 and 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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 53.3%, with lone person households at 42.3% and group households making up 10.8%. The median household size is 2.1 people, 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's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 30.8% of its residents aged 15 and above hold 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 such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 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. Parramatta Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,616 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1000) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As an education hub, Parramatta Park has significantly more school places per resident than the regional average – 41.6 compared to 22.4 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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 operating within it, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by nine different bus routes that together provide 879 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 331 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 125 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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. Approximately 50% of the total population (~1,963 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.4 and 5.7% of residents respectively. 75.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. As of 2021, 9.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (373 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 residents speaking a language other than English at home and 43.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Parramatta Park, comprising 38.8% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation of people identifying as 'Other', which makes up 2.2% of the population compared to 1.5% across the rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Parramatta Park are 'Other' at 22.4%, English at 20.0%, and Australian at 15.9%. Notably, Korean (2.0%), Spanish (0.9%), and French (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.4%, and 0.5% respectively.

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 considerably 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 25-34 year-olds at 30.5%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 5.9%. This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.5 years to 32. Key changes include the 25-34 age group growing from 26.4% to 30.5% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.0% to 9.6%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Parramatta Park, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to increase solidly by 501 people (42%) from 1,185 to 1,687.