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Parkhurst

QLD 4702 · Rockhampton

3,043 (2021) → 3,294 est. (2025)

26
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,043
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
33
Safety score
0
Transport score

Parkhurst is a suburb in Rockhampton, QLD 4702, about 528km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Parkhurst are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 25km inland. Parkhurst has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.

527.7 km
To Brisbane CBD
25.4 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
386.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,043
Population
32
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,227
vs NSW median+20.4%
Bachelor degree or higher27.6%
Born in Australia85.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse921 / 0 / 7

Top countries of birth: Philippines (2.37%), New Zealand (1.15%), England (0.95%), Zimbabwe (0.69%), India (0.56%)

Top languages: Tagalog (1.38%), Filipino (0.79%), Portuguese (0.49%), Afrikaans (0.26%), Hindi (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$620 / Data not available wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

33
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Rockhampton local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

56
Break & enter dwelling1,840/100k
9
Steal from dwelling296/100k
20
Motor vehicle theft657/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
3
Robbery99/100k
73
Non-domestic assault2,399/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 377 (all categories, latest year)12,380 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

30
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Parkhurst State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Heights CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1006
  • Glenmore State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 864
  • Glenmore State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 922
  • Capricornia (Rockhampton Campus) School of Dist EdCombined · Government · 3.7km
  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1001
  • Lighthouse Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5kmICSEA 991
  • Emmaus College - Yaamba Road CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.1km
  • Emmaus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 997
  • Frenchville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1005
  • North Rockhampton State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 913
  • Rockhampton North Special SchoolCombined · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 937
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.9kmICSEA 990

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGympie North station (386.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
23.2°C
Winter max
800mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1010 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
15Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHillcrest Private Hospital (8.2 km)
Nearest vet5.8 km
Nearest airportRockhampton (9.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

30

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
15
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

33

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

10
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

45

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

49

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.66
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Parkhurst

Is Parkhurst safe?

Parkhurst has a residential safety score of 33/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,380 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Parkhurst from Brisbane CBD?

Parkhurst is about 527.7 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Parkhurst?

Parkhurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 979 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Parkhurst?

Parkhurst has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.