Parkinson at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
11.1k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Parkinson.
The postcode for Parkinson is 4115 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Parkinson (4115) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Parkinson has roughly 11,148 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parkinson scores 6/100 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkinson's population at 11,148, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,148
Median age
37
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$780/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
11,148
Median age: 37
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 Brisbane City 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City 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.
6
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parkinson.
Local schools for Parkinson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Calamvale Special School
Calamvale Community College
Algester State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Parkinson.
- What is the Parkinson postcode?
- Parkinson is in the 4115 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Parkinson?
- Parkinson is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4115. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Parkinson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $780, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Parkinson?
- There are 20 schools serving Parkinson on this page, including Calamvale Special School, Wisdom College, Calamvale Community College.
- How walkable is Parkinson?
- Parkinson has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parkinson?
- Parkinson is close to Calamvale, Drewvale, Pallara, Algester, Hillcrest.
- What is the population of Parkinson?
- The population of Parkinson is approximately 11,148 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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