Park Avenue at a glance
Median house
$355,000
Median unit
$420,000
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
5,292
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Park Avenue.
The postcode for Park Avenue is 4701 (QLD).
The median house price in Park Avenue is $355,000.
Park Avenue (4701) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $355,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Park Avenue has roughly 5,292 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Park Avenue scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Park Avenue's population at 5,292, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,292
Median age
36
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $355,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $420,000, roughly -18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $71,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Park Avenue on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$355,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $420,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$355,000
$420,000
5,292
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.06% (median rent $550/wk against a $355,000 price tag). Units yield 4.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.06%
Based on $355,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.70%
Based on $420,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Livingstone Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Park Avenue.
Local schools for Park Avenue
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Park Avenue State School
Rockhampton State High School
Glenmore State School
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Frequently asked
About Park Avenue.
- What is the median house price in Park Avenue?
- The median house price in Park Avenue, QLD 4701 is $355,000. The median unit price is $420,000.
- What is the Park Avenue postcode?
- Park Avenue is in the 4701 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Park Avenue?
- Park Avenue is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4701, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Park Avenue?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Park Avenue?
- There are 20 schools serving Park Avenue on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Park Avenue State School, Emmaus College.
- How walkable is Park Avenue?
- Park Avenue has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Park Avenue?
- Park Avenue is close to Rockhampton Shopping Fair, Wandal, Red Hill Rockhampton, North Rockhampton, Kawana.
- What is the population of Park Avenue?
- The population of Park Avenue is approximately 5,292 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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