Park Avenue
Only 0.04% annual growth is forecast for Park Avenue, despite its compact 4.35 sq km footprint and population of 5,292. The suburb is a detached-home market, with 86.7% separate houses and a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national figure. Household income of $1,281 a week sits at the 29.4th percentile, below the broader benchmark. Compared with nearby North Rockhampton, Park Avenue reads as an established, car-oriented choice with modest demographic change rather than a high-growth address. Its 1,216.1 people per sq km support an urban feel, while 33.2% renting broadens the audience beyond long-term owners.
Population
5,292
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,281/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Homebuyers will find a predominantly detached stock profile rather than an apartment-led market: 86.7% of dwellings are separate houses, while 53.8% have 3 bedrooms and 19.3% have 4 or more. A $1,300 monthly mortgage figure represents 23.4% of household income, higher than the 20.3% rent-to-income ratio. Outright ownership is 29.8%, compared with 34.5% paying a mortgage, so the suburb includes both established owners and active upgrader households. North Rockhampton offers a useful comparison for buyers assessing similar Rockhampton housing choices, but Park Avenue's 3-bedroom concentration suits households seeking conventional family layouts. Check dwelling condition, flood exposure, access and renovation requirements before committing because suburb-wide housing patterns cannot price an individual home.
For Buyers
Homebuyers will find a predominantly detached stock profile rather than an apartment-led market: 86.7% of dwellings are separate houses, while 53.8% have 3 bedrooms and 19.3% have 4 or more. A $1,300 monthly mortgage figure represents 23.4% of household income, higher than the 20.3% rent-to-income ratio. Outright ownership is 29.8%, compared with 34.5% paying a mortgage, so the suburb includes both established owners and active upgrader households. North Rockhampton offers a useful comparison for buyers assessing similar Rockhampton housing choices, but Park Avenue's 3-bedroom concentration suits households seeking conventional family layouts. Check dwelling condition, flood exposure, access and renovation requirements before committing because suburb-wide housing patterns cannot price an individual home.
For Investors
Investors get a lower-entry-rent profile, with weekly rent at $260 and 33.2% of households renting. Vacancy is 9.6%, higher than a tightly supplied market would usually be, so rental cash flow should be tested against realistic letting periods and maintenance rather than assumed from demand alone. Ten dwellings or development items were recorded across the last 12 months, including a dual-occupancy approval for 2 dwellings, which points to some incremental infill without signalling a major pipeline. Forecast migration is Balanced and annual growth is just 0.04%, below faster-moving regional markets. Park Avenue may suit investors prioritising established detached stock, but the absence of a median sale price means yield and capital-growth calculations need a verified property-level purchase figure.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Park Avenue
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Emmaus College (Park Avenue)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Park Avenue)
Park Avenue State School
Demographics
Park Avenue's median age is 36, or 4 years below the national comparison, and university qualification attainment is 16.4%, 13.7 percentage points below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 7.8%, also 13.8 points below nationally, while English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 2,145, 590 and 483. Christianity is the largest recorded religion at 2,644 people, followed by no religion at 2,021. Average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below the national level, helping explain the mix of 37.5% couples without children, 36.5% couples with children and 24.6% one-parent families. These figures indicate a locally rooted population with several household life stages and lower international exposure than the national profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.7%
Houses
10.0%
Townhouse
3.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Park Avenue's housing is firmly detached: 86.7% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with only 3.1% apartments and 10.0% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties dominate at 53.8%, while 4-plus-bedroom homes make up 19.3%, giving the suburb a family-house bias. Tenure is split between 29.8% outright owners, 34.5% mortgagors and 33.2% renters, so no single tenure group holds a majority. The 2.4-person household average is 0.1 below the national comparison, which helps explain why smaller 2-bedroom homes still represent 23.3% of stock. Compared with denser options around Rockhampton, Park Avenue should appeal to households valuing conventional layouts, although its 9.6% vacancy rate suggests buyers and landlords should inspect property condition and micro-location carefully.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $260.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $550 · units $380
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$697
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.6%
Unoccupied
214
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.5%
Couples with children
37.5%
Couples, no children
24.6%
Single parent
1,327
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Park Avenue's largest industry at 23.3% and 318 workers, followed by Education at 11.7% and 159, while Construction contributes 10.0% and 136. Trades lead occupations with 404 people, ahead of Community/Personal at 351 and Labourers at 304, giving the local employment base a practical-service orientation. Unemployment is 6.6% and participation is 57.4%, with 1,388 full-time and 726 part-time workers. Weekly household income is $1,281, at the 29.4th percentile, below a midpoint benchmark. SEIFA results are also low: IEO decile 1, IER decile 2, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 1. The gap between modest income and strong health and education shares reflects a service-based economy, while lower education and disadvantage deciles can constrain purchasing power compared with higher-ranked suburbs.
Unemployment
6.6%
Labour Force
2,431
Unemployed
160
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
57.4%
Employed
2,271
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.4%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
2,031
Transport to Work
Park Avenue suits residents who rely on cars: 85.2% travel as car drivers, compared with 0.8% using public transport, while 2.9% walk or cycle and 3.5% work from home. That pattern makes everyday access practical by vehicle but less convenient for households seeking transit independence. Three local schools provide a mix of 2 Catholic non-state schools and 1 government state school, including primary and secondary options; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can differ. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 1, below the national midpoint, so affordability and service access may matter more than prestige measures. With density of 1,216.1 people per sq km and 5,292 residents, Park Avenue has an urban suburban form, but no suburb-level crime rate is available, so assess streets and routes at different times.
Drive
85.2%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
3.5%
Population Forecast
+0.04%/yr
(+2 people/yr)
EstablishedPark Avenue is an established, slow-growth suburb: the forecast annual trend is 0.04%, while population change across the wider area is -1.4% over 10 years. The migration driver is labelled Balanced and the trajectory is Mixed, so neither a strong inflow nor a clear age-led expansion dominates. Rent growth has reached 13.0%, yet the affordability trend is marked Improving, moving from 42.6 in 2011 to 37.3 in 2021. Gentrification is not currently identified, with a score of 0 and a Not gentrifying stage, while the shift score is 6. Compared with higher-growth parts of the Rockhampton region, Park Avenue is more likely to see incremental change than rapid transformation because demand, migration and population signals remain restrained.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+24
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Park Avenue compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Avenue a good suburb to live in?
Park Avenue can suit households seeking detached housing and car access. It has 5,292 residents, a median age of 36, 86.7% separate houses and 3 local schools. Public transport use is only 0.8%, so it is a better fit for drivers than transit-dependent households.
What is the median house price in Park Avenue?
A suburb-wide median house price is not available, so do not rely on a guessed figure. Relevant context includes $260 weekly rent, 86.7% separate houses and a $1,300 monthly mortgage figure. Compare recent settled sales for the exact street, dwelling type and condition before estimating value.
What schools are in Park Avenue?
Park Avenue has 3 listed schools: Emmaus College, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Park Avenue State School. The mix is 2 Catholic non-state schools and 1 government school, giving families both primary and secondary options. Check the address-specific enrolment zone before applying.
Is Park Avenue safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is available, so a definitive safety judgement would be misleading. Park Avenue has 5,292 residents and 85.2% car-driver travel, making street layout and traffic conditions worth checking in person. Review recent Queensland Police information and visit the intended area during both day and evening.
Is Park Avenue good for property investment?
Investment prospects are mixed rather than automatic. Weekly rent is $260, vacancy is 9.6% and 33.2% of households rent, while 10 development items were recorded in 12 months. Annual growth is forecast at 0.04% with Balanced migration, so verify the purchase price, expenses and likely vacancy before calculating yield.
How is Park Avenue's population changing?
Park Avenue has 5,292 residents today. Population change across the wider area is -1.4% over 10 years, while the annual trend is forecast at 0.04%. Migration is labelled Balanced and the trajectory Mixed, indicating a stable profile with limited momentum rather than rapid expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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