Parkhurst vs Red Hill Rockhampton
Red Hill Rockhampton scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 94/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill Rockhampton (949) sits above Parkhurst (944).
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Parkhurst and Red Hill Rockhampton side by side
| Measure | Parkhurst | Red Hill Rockhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 94 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 3,043 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 32.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Red Hill Rockhampton edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 944).
Parkhurst vs Red Hill Rockhampton: common questions
Does Parkhurst or Red Hill Rockhampton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill Rockhampton scores 949 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 Red Hill Rockhampton?
Red Hill Rockhampton scores 94/100 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.
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