Parkhurst, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Parkhurst is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 3,043 residents with a balanced age mix.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population3,043
Median age32
Area20.9 km²
To CBD513 km
LGARockhampton

Demographics

Population
3,043
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$2,227 /week
Median personal income
$981 /week
Median family income
$2,489 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Rockhampton
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,842
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Parkhurst State School Primary · Government
  • Heights College (North Rockhampton) Combined · Independent
  • Glenmore State High School Secondary · Government
  • Glenmore State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 64 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 20 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 63.9% of the 1,542 resolvable premises in Parkhurst. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 63.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 33.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 16,552 across the Rockhampton LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 16% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,749 theft, 2,396 drug offences, 2,256 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Rockhampton — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Parkhurst?

Parkhurst (QLD 4702) had 3,043 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Rockhampton local government area.

What is the median rent in Parkhurst?

The median advertised rent in Parkhurst is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Parkhurst?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Parkhurst covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Parkhurst State School (0.5 km), Heights College (North Rockhampton) (3.5 km), Glenmore State High School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Parkhurst?

Parkhurst is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Parkhurst?

Across the surrounding area, 16,552 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (6,749), drug offences (2,396), violent (2,256). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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