Side by sideSuburb comparison

Parkhurst vs Central Queensland Mc.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Central Queensland Mc edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Central Queensland Mc scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Central Queensland Mc (946) sits above Parkhurst (944).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Central Queensland Mc edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 944).

Common questionsParkhurst vs Central Queensland Mc

Common questions

Does Parkhurst or Central Queensland Mc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Queensland Mc scores 946 vs 944 in Parkhurst. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Parkhurst or Central Queensland Mc?

Central Queensland Mc scores 28/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Parkhurst
Metric
Central Queensland Mc

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$620/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
28.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
28
0
Transit score
0
75
Bike score
100
3,043
Population
29,819
32
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
944
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).