Parkinson, QLD 4115 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Parkinson is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4115, home to 11,148 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 19 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,148
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,188 /week
- Median personal income
- $845 /week
- Median family income
- $2,258 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Rankin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- The Spot Academy (Parkinson)
- Calamvale Special School
- Wisdom College (Calamvale)
- Calamvale Community College
- St Stephen's School (Algester)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Algester Rd at Parkinson, stop 90
- Algester Rd at Lake Eyre Crescent Stop 91
- Algester Rd at Glenfield
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 18.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.8% of the 3,750 resolvable premises in Parkinson. 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: 98.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parkinson?
Parkinson (QLD 4115) had 11,148 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Parkinson?
The median advertised rent in Parkinson is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Parkinson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Parkinson covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: The Spot Academy (Parkinson) (1.9 km), Calamvale Special School (2.7 km), Wisdom College (Calamvale) (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Parkinson?
Parkinson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Parkinson?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Parkinson?
In Parkinson, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (18.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Parkinson?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Parkinson centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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