Calamvale vs Parkinson
The verdict
Calamvale rates higher for transport (53 vs 30). Calamvale is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 24.9 km).
Scores
CalamvaleParkinson
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 60 |
| Transport | 53 | 30 |
| Education | 68 | 61 |
| Liveability | 97 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,994 | 11,148 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,874 | $2,188 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.5% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 40.6% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Calamvale — · Parkinson —
Property
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 933 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Calamvale · Parkinson
Transport
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 1 |
| Parks | 31 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.1 km | 19.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Calamvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,994 | 11,148 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,619 | 11,626 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calamvale or Parkinson?
Calamvale and Parkinson have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Calamvale or Parkinson?
Calamvale has the higher transport score (Calamvale 53/100 vs Parkinson 30/100).
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