Parkside, QLD 4825 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Parkside is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4825, home to 1,530 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Carpentaria local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1734 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population1,530
Median age31
Area1.5 km²
To CBD1734 km
LGAMount Isa

Demographics

Population
1,530
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$2,347 /week
Median personal income
$1,214 /week
Median family income
$2,714 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Mount Isa
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,428
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Secondary · Government
  • St Joseph's School (Mount Isa) Primary · Catholic
  • Happy Valley State School Primary · Government
  • Healy State School Primary · Government
  • Mount Isa Central State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 58 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 2 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 Node serves 96.9% of the 1,066 resolvable premises in Parkside. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 3.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 96.9%

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: 6,137 across the Mount Isa LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,886 violent offences, 1,315 drug offences, 1,271 theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Parkside?

Parkside (QLD 4825) had 1,530 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Mount Isa local government area.

What is the median rent in Parkside?

The median advertised rent in Parkside is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Parkside?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Parkside covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct (0.2 km), St Joseph's School (Mount Isa) (0.9 km), Happy Valley State School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Parkside?

Parkside is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Parkside?

Across the surrounding area, 6,137 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (1,886), drug offences (1,315), theft (1,271). 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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