Parkhurst (Qld)

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According to census analysis and address validation conducted by Districts, the suburb of Parkhurst has an estimated population of 3,607 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 564 residents (18.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 3,043 individuals. This estimation stems from a base of 3,574 residents calculated from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 280 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The local density stands at 172 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. The growth rate of 18.5% in the suburb of Parkhurst outpaced both the SA3 area (7.0%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a primary growth corridor. Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for 66.0% of the demographic gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Parkhurst features a productive local workforce with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. As of March 2026, there are 2,091 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and the participation rate of 78.2% is much higher than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents, 6.3%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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According to localized ATO tax data from the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Parkhurst recorded a median taxpayer income of $65,111 and an average income of $77,276. These figures compare to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $72,508 for the median and $86,055 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Parkhurst ranked in the 77th to 79th national percentiles. The primary income group contains 36.6% of residents (1,320 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional average of in this bracket. High-earning households making over weekly account for of the community, sustaining local retail demand. Housing expenses consume of income, placing local disposable incomes in the st percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Parkhurst consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, flats, or other housing structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Parkhurst stood at 22.2%, with remaining households holding mortgages (50.1%) or renting (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,842 and the median weekly rent was $360, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage payments remain below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 79.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (43.1%), couples without children (25.4%), and single parent households (10.0%). Non-family households account for 20.6% of the local profile, containing single-person households at 17.1% and group homes at 3.5%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment profiles show university graduation rates at 19.9%, which is lower than the national average of 30.4%. Among university qualification holders, bachelor degrees represent 14.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificate level studies at 32.6%.

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Health metrics suggest lower-than-average outcomes in the suburb of Parkhurst based on analysis of mortality and chronic disease rates. While general illness rates are typical for the broader population, they are higher than national averages among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~2,085 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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The suburb of Parkhurst has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 90.7% of the population, 90.9% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.1% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Parkhurst is 32 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The suburb of Parkhurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 (17.4%) compared to Regional Qld, but a lower share of those aged 75 to 84 (2.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 15.9% to 17.4%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 group fell from 17.4% to 15.8%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.0% to 8.9%. Future modeling indicates the demographic structure will change by with the to age bracket projected to grow by , adding residents to total .

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Parkhurst currently has an estimated 288 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 147 children aged 0-2 and 98 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 54% by 2041 (to approximately 444 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 383. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.