Parkhurst · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Parkhurst

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

A vast majority of homes in Parkhurst are large, detached houses, making it a place where most families have plenty of room. Almost 95% of the dwellings are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. While the area is dominated by larger properties, the typical cost of owning or renting here is higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Parkhurst, Suburb / Locality

Where Parkhurst sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +38.5%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Parkhurst — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Parkhurst$360
4702, QLD $330
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $360 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,842. Both figures are higher than in most similar areas, though they remain about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures.

$360 ▲ +38.5%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $345
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,842 ▲ +6.3%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,900
  • 2021: $1,842

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Parkhurst, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 32%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Parkhurst, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $3,000 or more (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes are owned with a mortgage, while 27.7% are rented. Those who own their home outright make up 21.7% of the area, which is well below the state and national figures.

27.7% ▼ -5.7%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.3%
  • 2016: 39.2%
  • 2021: 27.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.7% ▼ -12.2%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.7%
  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 21.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Parkhurst, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Space is common here, with 93.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms, a rate far above the Queensland average. This explains why the area is dominated by separate houses, with 57.6% of homes having exactly four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

94.8% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.9%
  • 2016: 91.6%
  • 2021: 94.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.2% ▲ +7.9%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 86.3%
  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 93.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Parkhurst, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Parkhurst, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 3 bedrooms is next at 28%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Parkhurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32273/parkhurst/topic/housing-dwellings