Parkinson (Qld)

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In the suburb of Parkinson, analysis of ABS demographic updates and quarterly address data validated by Districts indicates the population has reached approximately 12,093 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 945 residents, or 8.5%, from the 11,148 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The estimate is built upon a baseline resident population of 11,987 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, combined with 174 new addresses validated since the Census. At this level, the density stands at 1,469 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across Australian locations evaluated by Districts. The suburb of Parkinson's 8.5% growth rate is within 0.8 percentage points of the national benchmark of 9.3%, reflecting competitive demographic trends. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of growth, accounting for approximately 87.0% of the population expansion in recent times.

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Data compiled by Districts indicates that the suburb of Parkinson has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 5.3%. As of March 2026, there are 6,862 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.4 percentage points below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. Labor force participation is relatively typical, standing at 73.6% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census results showed a moderate 16.9% of workers performing their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Based on ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023, personal incomes in the suburb of Parkinson trail the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $51,108, and the average income is $60,245, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusting these figures for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $56,914 for the median and $67,089 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household incomes are in the 77th percentile nationally at a weekly median of $2,188, while individual incomes sit in the 58th percentile. The dominant income bracket consists of 4,667 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, representing of households, which aligns closely with the regional rate of . Housing costs consume of income, and strong household earnings place local residents in the th percentile for disposable income, with the suburb of Parkinson scoring in the th decile on the SEIFA economic index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Parkinson is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.1% of dwellings, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other configurations account for 13.9%. This contrasts with metropolitan Brisbane, where standalone houses represent 73.5% and alternative structures make up 26.5%. The home ownership rate matches the metropolitan average of 27.3%, with 52.4% of dwellings held under a mortgage and 20.3% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 exceeds the Brisbane average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $450 is higher than the metropolitan benchmark of $380. Compared nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Parkinson exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are notably higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 87.6% of all households in the suburb of Parkinson, consisting of couples with children at 51.6%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parents at 10.7%. Non-family households comprise 12.4% of the total, with single-person households representing 10.7% and group housing accounting for 1.8%. The average household size of 3.1 persons is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Attainment of higher education in the suburb of Parkinson is lower than the regional average, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 42.1% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is common, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 18.5%.

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An analysis of public transit shows 15 active stops within the suburb of Parkinson, served by bus routes. These stops accommodate 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,190 passenger trips each week. Transit access is moderate, with residents living an average of 427 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Parkinson functions mainly as a residential area, with the majority of residents commuting to outer areas; private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 89%, while buses carry 8% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 16.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Assessments of mortality and disease rates indicate positive health outcomes in the suburb of Parkinson, with the general population showing low rates of chronic illness, though prevalence is higher than the national average among older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population, which equates to about 6,177 people, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of Parkinson exhibits high cultural diversity, with 42.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 44.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.4% of the population. The most pronounced demographic divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.4% of residents locally compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Parkinson is 38, which is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and identical to the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is well represented at 14.8% compared to the wider region, while the 25 - 34 group is smaller at 9.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 13.1% to 15.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.1% to 4.3%. Meanwhile, the 25 - 34 age bracket fell from 11.3% to 9.5%, and the 35 to cohort declined from to . Looking forward to demographic forecasts project major shifts in age structure, led by a increase in the to group, which is expected to rise from to people. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged + accounting for of the total projected growth, whereas the to and to cohorts are forecast to decline.

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Parkinson currently has an estimated 628 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 396 children aged 0-2 and 264 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 522 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,549. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.