Park Avenue (Qld)

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Analysis of population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records validated by Districts since the Census, estimates the resident count for the suburb of Park Avenue at approximately 5,538 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 246 residents (4.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,292 individuals. The estimated figure of 5,538 is derived by Districts through analysing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics alongside 16 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With these population figures, the suburb has a density of 1,273 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across other Australian areas evaluated by Districts. The suburb's post-census growth of 4.6% trailing the SA3 region (7.0%) by 2.4 percentage points points to competitive expansion dynamics. Net population expansion in the locality was chiefly supported by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 39.0% of cumulative gains during recent periods, though all growth components including interstate arrivals and natural increase remained positive.

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The local workforce is evenly balanced between blue-collar and white-collar occupations, with a notable presence in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to aggregated statistical data compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, the employed population numbered 2,670 residents, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and the participation rate was close to the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 3.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in Park Avenue are below national benchmarks, with a median of $55,011 and an average of $64,927. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $61,260 for the median and $72,303 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb fall between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally. The largest income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 31.5% of residents (1,744 people), which aligns with the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures related to housing are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential structures in Park Avenue at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb were slightly below the Regional Qld benchmark, sitting at 30.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (35.2%) or renters (34.3%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,300 per month was notably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $260 compared to the regional figure of $345. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Park Avenue are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well under the national average of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 64.2%, which is split between couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parents at 15.8%. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.8%, consisting mostly of lone person households at 32.6% alongside group households at 3.1%. The average household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the suburb, with university graduation rates of 12.0% falling significantly short of the national figure of 30.4%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.3% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.9% and certificates at 33.5%.

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Park Avenue faces notable health challenges, indicated by Districts metrics on mortality and the prevalence of long-term conditions, which affect both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing roughly 2,931 people.

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Measures of cultural diversity in Park Avenue are below average, with citizenship at 89.0%, Australian-born residents at 92.2%, and 95.0% of the population speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 55.4% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 35 in Park Avenue is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the nationwide average of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 16.8% locally compared to regional figures, while the 55 - 64 cohort is underrepresented at 9.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group increased its share from 11.7% to 13.9%, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 14.9% to 16.8%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 9.7% to 8.0%, and the 55 to group decreased from to . Projections for indicate demographic shifts, with the to age bracket expected to expand by (an increase of people), growing from to . Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to contract.

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Park Avenue currently has an estimated 365 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 218 children aged 0-2 and 145 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 405 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 569. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.