Parkhurst is a suburb in Queensland, 646 km from Brisbane CBD, around 7 hours 30 minutes by car. Population is 3,043; the median age is 32 and the median household income is $115,804 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 22.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $360 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,842. The area shows high crime risk. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Parkhurst a good suburb?
Parkhurst scores a D (34/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 20/100 · 645.6 km · 452 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $754K
High crime risk
Fire 55/100 · Crime 84/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 32 · 3,043 residents
Liveability Rating
34 / 100 · Ranked #874 in QLDEach bar is Parkhurst's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Parkhurst?
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Our score
34 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataParkhurst's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $754,000, about 3% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$754,450
6% above its 4 neighbours (median $713,000)
Based on 112 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 25 days — median across 56 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 31 sales $610K
- 4 bed 73 sales $829K
- 5 bed 5 sales $1M
Land
$350,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Parkhurst are currently listed at around $778,000 on average. Based on 46 houses listed in the past six months.
$778K
46 houses listed in the last 6 months.
46 of the suburb's 972 dwellings (4.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Parkhurst rent for around $500 a week on average, based on 8 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$500/wk
8 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
9 rentals advertised against an estimated 273 rented homes (3.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $550/wk
- 17 bonds
- +38% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025114 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4702.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$500/week ($26,000 a year) on a $778,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Parkhurst safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Parkhurst sits in the high band, with 51 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 20% on the prior year.
51 offences
20.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202417 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Parkhurst, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 428 students in one school (avg 428)
Primary
Universities nearby
1.3% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Parkhurst is very car-dependent on foot — at 20/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Parkhurst.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 4.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 13.4 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Parkhurst.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 71%
- Premises covered
- 1,513
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Rockhampton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 5 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Parkhurst is home to about 3,000 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 32 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $116,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,043
Median Age
32
Median Household Income
$115,804/yr
Census Median Rent
$360/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$51,012/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.9%
Total Dwellings
972
Owner-Occupier Rate
71.9%
Houses
94.8%
Rental Stress
16.2%
Mortgage Stress
19.1%
Work From Home
6.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
14 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 269 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.1%
- Employment Rate
- 71.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 41.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
35 residents (1.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
2.7% of residents (75) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (67).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,790 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 2,674 people work here; 1,604 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 1.7 jobs for every working resident. At least 40% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,313 a year through Rockhampton based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Rockhampton
In the year to August 2026, 390 new dwellings were approved across Rockhampton. That mix is 320 houses and 70 units. Approvals are up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: at least 2,975 homes
- Within 2 years 128 to 570 homes
- In 2 to 5 years at least 707 homes
- In 5 to 10 years at least 1,304 homes
- In 10 years or more 304 to 1,505 homes
- No timeframe set 532 to 1,810 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (50 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Darumbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 8.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1.
From the Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland) monitoring station, 1.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Rockhampton Aero, 8.3 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 32 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 20.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 811 mm
- 61 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 26 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.6°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 1.4 km
- 1.5 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Product ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Carbon monoxide
- 2.1 km
EV adoption
In postcode 4702, 44 of 27,587 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (368 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4702, 6,763 rooftop-solar systems totalling 45.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 11,722 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 410 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 4 across postcode 4702.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $754,450 this is $4,450 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Donna Kirkland Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Donna Kirkland LNP | 51.8% |
| 2020 | Barry O'Rourke ALP | 58.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #9 in Rockhampton suburbs with the deepest rental markets
- #9 in Rockhampton suburbs where the most residents moved from a capital city
- #10 in Best Rockhampton suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #12 in Rockhampton suburbs where the most homes are owned outright
- #12 in Rockhampton's most owner-occupied suburbs
- #12 in The safest suburbs in Rockhampton
- #12 in Rockhampton suburbs where seniors live
- #12 in Rockhampton suburbs that suit young professionals
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- #14 in Rockhampton suburbs with the best public transport
- #15 in Most walkable suburbs in Rockhampton
Nearby suburbs
Norman Gardens QLD 4701
Kawana QLD 4701
Rockyview QLD 4701
Glenlee QLD 4711
Pink Lily QLD 4702
Limestone Creek QLD 4701
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Common questions about Parkhurst
Is Parkhurst a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Parkhurst is high (84/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Parkhurst?
Parkhurst has a moderate recorded bushfire history (55/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Parkhurst a good place to live?
Parkhurst has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (34/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Parkhurst?
Parkhurst, QLD had a population of 3,043 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Parkhurst, QLD?
The postcode for Parkhurst, QLD is 4702.
How far is Parkhurst from Brisbane?
Parkhurst is 646 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 452 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Parkhurst?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Parkhurst was $115,804 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Parkhurst?
The median advertised rent in Parkhurst is $500 a week for houses (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Parkhurst?
The median age of residents in Parkhurst was 32 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Parkhurst at risk of bushfire?
Parkhurst has a moderate recorded bushfire history (55/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Parkhurst?
There is 1 school inside the Parkhurst boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Parkhurst walkable?
Parkhurst scores 20/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Parkhurst?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Parkhurst (Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 8.6 µg/m³. That puts Parkhurst below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Parkhurst?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Parkhurst, Rockhampton Aero (8.3 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 11.6°C, 811 mm of rain a year over 61 rainy days, and 26 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Parkhurst?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Parkhurst belong to?
Parkhurst sits within the Rockhampton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Parkhurst?
The average residential rates bill through Rockhampton is $1,313 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Parkhurst?
Across Rockhampton, 390 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Parkhurst in?
Parkhurst sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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