# Demographics & Identity — Parkhurst - Kawana

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Parkhurst - Kawana (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A typical resident in Parkhurst - Kawana is 35, making it noticeably younger than both the Queensland and national figures. This youthfulness is reflected in a high proportion of children and a population that grew by 15% since 2011 to reach 7,477 people.

The population is much younger than most similar areas, with the usual age being 35. This is three years younger than the state and national averages, though the typical resident is two years older than they were in 2011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. In terms of relationships, 12.8% of residents are in a de facto partnership, while 43.2% are married.

Children under 15 make up 21.9% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent 15.0% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 7,477 | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 7.9% | +23.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.0% | +32.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.9% | -3.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.8% | +4.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.5%, Children (0–14) 21.9%, Older adults (45–64) 21.7%, Seniors (65+) 15.0%, Youth (15–24) 12.9%

**Marital status** — Married 43.2%, Never married 37.7%, Divorced 8.8%, Widowed 6.5%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308031215/parkhurst-kawana/topic/demographics-identity