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Parkwood
6 km²
A much younger population than most similar areas marks Parkwood as a growing hub on the Gold Coast. The typical resident is just 37, and many families have moved here recently, with a high proportion of large homes and children. This is a diverse community where nearly a third of people were born overseas, contributing to a workforce with higher-than-average qualifications and typical household incomes that sit above the state figure.
Parkwood's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Residents are generally younger than the national average, with a typical age of 37. Seniors make up just 13.6% of the community, which is well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.
International roots are common here, as 31.7% of people were born overseas—a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
The community is linguistically diverse, with 16.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure of 13.2%.
Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.6% of people identifying as Christian and 43.4% reporting no religion.
Education levels are high, with 61.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering are the most frequent.
Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures at $2,064 per week. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents are in good health, as 65.5% report no long-term health conditions. Those with conditions most commonly report asthma or arthritis.
Local participation in volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.1% of people volunteering their time.
First Nations residents in Parkwood have a Year 12 completion rate of 56.5%, which is far above both the state and national figures.
Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.4% of households are couples with children.
Large houses dominate the landscape, with 97.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of $538.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 40 stops in the area and a typical walk of only 2 minutes to the nearest one. However, 63.6% of workers still rely on driving a car.
The area is seeing significant movement, as 43.0% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.5% of the population.
While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.1%. Health care and retail are the main industries.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks and public transport, though only 39.9% of the area has a full 15-minute-city walkshed.