Park Avenue, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Park Avenue QLD is 5,292 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Park Avenue is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Park Avenue is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Park Avenue has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Park Avenue has a population density of 1,216 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Park Avenue is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (38.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Park Avenue is $1,300.

Population
5,292
Census 2021
Median income
$697/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Park Avenue vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Park Avenue is $697 a week, 7% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 941st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePark AvenueTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$697/wk$747/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,281/wk$1,593/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%20.4% −0.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Park Avenue, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Park Avenue Population

5,292 residents at the 2021 Census.

Park Avenue Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$697/wk
$36,244 per year
Ranked 5,539 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Park Avenue Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,281/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Park Avenue against your income

About $5,551 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,021/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Park Avenue Schools

23
schools nearby
11
government
953
avg ICSEA score
12,287
total students
The Rockhampton Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,472 students
1069
ICSEA
The Cathedral College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,357 students
1031
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 349 students
1029
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students
1026
ICSEA
Heights College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,040 students
1009
ICSEA
Emmaus College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,320 students
997
ICSEA
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 619 students
995
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 341 students
990
ICSEA
Lighthouse Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 593 students
984
ICSEA
Kingsley College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 274 students
966
ICSEA
Rockhampton North Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 90 students
940
ICSEA
The Hall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students
936
ICSEA
Rockhampton Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 103 students
925
ICSEA
Rockhampton State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,256 students
910
ICSEA
Glenmore State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 646 students
910
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Park Avenue, with a map

Park Avenue Map

Park Avenue, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Park Avenue, Queensland: 23.3567°S, 150.5115°E

Park Avenue Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Park Avenue

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (2,671) Female 49.5% (2,620)

Population Density

1,216
people per km²
5,292 people · 4.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,655
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.2%
Philippines
1.2%
England
0.8%
India
0.5%
China
0.3%
Sri Lanka
0.3%
Thailand
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.6%
Punjabi
0.4%
Tamil
0.4%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.0%
English
40.5%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
9.1%
Australian Aboriginal
8.7%
German
7.1%
Filipino
1.5%
Italian
1.2%
Chinese
1.0%
Maori
0.8%
Dutch
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.2%
Catholic
22.4%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
9.3%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.9% 1,564
Separated
4.1% 173
Divorced
11.6% 493
Widowed
7.5% 319
Never married
39.8% 1,685

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.7%
Couple: no children
26.7%
One parent: children under 15
13.8%
Couple: no children under 15
12.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.7%
2 persons
32.6%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Park Avenue

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,025 occupied private dwellings in Park Avenue at the 2021 Census, 32.8% were rented, 29.5% owned outright and 34.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 51 dwellings
Owned outright
29.5% 598 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.1% 691 dwellings
Rented
32.8% 665 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
53.9%
4 bedrooms
14.9%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
9.6%
$800-$999/mo
13.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
7.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.3%
1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
32.6%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Park Avenue

Employment

Employed full-time
36.9% 1,384 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 727 people
Unemployed
4.2% 157 people
Not in labour force
39.5% 1,480 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.5%
Community & Personal Service
18.6%
Professionals
18.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Labourers
8.9%
Managers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.4%
Sales Workers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.3%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Walked only
1.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%
Certificate I/II
6.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
22.9%
Management & Commerce
18.1%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Health
11.8%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.1%
Primary: Catholic
18.8%
Secondary: Government
15.2%
Secondary: Catholic
14.5%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.8%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
652
Arthritis
249
Asthma
240
Lung condition
180
Heart disease
169
Diabetes
167
Kidney disease
88
Cancer
87
Stroke
77
Dementia
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 520
Did not provide
86.6% 3,367

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.5% 490
Not a volunteer
87.5% 3,415

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
3.9% 154
Never served
95.9% 3,758

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.7%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
26.8%
3 children
18.0%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
25
1971: 1980
27
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
82
2011: 2015
61
2016
10
2017
12
2018
14
2019
35
2020
13
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,064
Moved from QLD
629
Moved: same area (SA2)
77
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from SA
4
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5: 14 hours
27.1%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.9%
Step family: no other children
17.2%
Blended family: no other children
7.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Other couple: children only
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stuart (Qld)
Income: $702/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent
West Rockhampton
Income: $724/wk Rent: $258/wk $2/wk less rent
Allenstown
Income: $701/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent
Bundaberg South
Income: $596/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent
Miles
Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk $60/wk less rent
Queenton
Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk $51/wk less rent
St George (Qld)
Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk $50/wk less rent
Tully
Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Park Avenue

The closest suburb to Park Avenue is Berserker, 1.9 km away.

Berserker
1.9 km away · income $676/wk · rent $260/wk
Kawana
2.1 km away · income $722/wk · rent $255/wk
Wandal
2.3 km away · income $803/wk · rent $270/wk
Rockhampton City
2.5 km away · income $635/wk · rent $250/wk
Frenchville
4.1 km away · income $880/wk · rent $300/wk
Koongal
4.1 km away · income $716/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Park Avenue

What is the population of Park Avenue QLD?

The population of Park Avenue QLD is 5,292 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,216 people per km². Park Avenue is ranked #1,490 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Park Avenue?

The median personal income in Park Avenue QLD is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year. The median household income is $1,281 per week. Family income is $1,655 per week. Park Avenue is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Park Avenue?

Median rent in Park Avenue QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Park Avenue ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Park Avenue?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Park Avenue QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Park Avenue?

The median age in Park Avenue QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Park Avenue a good suburb to live in?

Park Avenue is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,292. The median income is $697/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32270. All dollar figures in AUD.