Parkside at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
10.8k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Parkside.
The postcode for Parkside is 4807 (QLD).
Parkside (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Parkside has roughly 10,785 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parkside scores 4/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parkside's population at 10,785, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,785
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,785
Median age: 44
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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 Burdekin 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.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin 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.
4
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parkside.
Local schools for Parkside
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ayr State High School
Burdekin School
East Ayr State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Parkside.
- What is the Parkside postcode?
- Parkside is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Parkside?
- Parkside is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4807, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Parkside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Parkside?
- There are 13 schools serving Parkside on this page, including Burdekin Christian College, Ayr State High School, Burdekin School.
- How walkable is Parkside?
- Parkside has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Parkside?
- Parkside is close to Kalamia, Ayr, Mcdesme, Jarvisfield, Brandon.
- What is the population of Parkside?
- The population of Parkside is approximately 10,785 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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