Parkhurst - Kawana · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Parkhurst - Kawana

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more detached houses are found in Parkhurst - Kawana than in most of the country, with 89.2% of homes being separate dwellings. This is a relatively affordable area where both typical rents and mortgage payments sit well below the state and national figures.

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📍 Parkhurst - Kawana, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Parkhurst - Kawana sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +12.4%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Parkhurst - Kawana — lower than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Parkhurst - Kawana$280
4702, QLD $330
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the Queensland figure of $365. Mortgage costs are also lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment of $1,517 sitting a little below the national average.

$280 ▲ +12.4%

Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $249
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,700
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Parkhurst - Kawana, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Parkhurst - Kawana, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A little more of the population rents here than across Australia, with 33.6% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is well below the state and national figures at 24.7%.

33.6% ▼ -13.3%

Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 38.8%
  • 2016: 38.7%
  • 2021: 33.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.7% ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.3%
  • 2016: 23.2%
  • 2021: 24.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Parkhurst - Kawana, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common in Parkhurst - Kawana, as 86% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and the same trend is seen in the high number of separate houses.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

89.2% ▲ +4.3%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.5%
  • 2016: 84.4%
  • 2021: 89.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.0% ▲ +4.9%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 82.0%
  • 2016: 83.2%
  • 2021: 86.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Parkhurst - Kawana, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Parkhurst - Kawana, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Parkhurst - Kawana [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308031215/parkhurst-kawana/topic/housing-dwellings