Rockhampton Regional Council
Parkhurst
Parkhurst at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,043
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Parkhurst.
Parkhurst (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Parkhurst has roughly 3,043 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parkhurst scores 10/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkhurst's population at 3,043, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,043
Median age
32
Family households
79%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
3,043
Median age: 32
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Rockhampton Regional 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.
13,695
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional 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.
10
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parkhurst.
Local schools for Parkhurst
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Government School Catchment
Parkhurst State School
Glenmore State High School
Glenmore State School
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Frequently asked
About Parkhurst.
- What is the Parkhurst postcode?
- Parkhurst is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Parkhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Parkhurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Parkhurst on this page, including Parkhurst State School, Heights College, Glenmore State High School.
- How walkable is Parkhurst?
- Parkhurst has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Parkhurst?
- Parkhurst is close to Central Queensland University, Central Queensland Mc, Norman Gardens, Kawana, Oasis Gardens.
- What is the population of Parkhurst?
- Parkhurst has approximately 3,043 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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