Park Avenue

QLD 4701 • Rest of QLD

5,292
Population (2021)
$36,244
Median Income
4.35 km²
Area
15m
Elevation
Regional QueenslandAffordableFamily-FriendlyEstablished

About Park Avenue

Park Avenue is an established residential suburb in Rockhampton, Central Queensland's largest city, located approximately 3 kilometres south of the CBD. With a population of around 5,300 and a median income of $52,000, the suburb houses a cross-section of Rockhampton's workforce, from professionals to trade workers serving the region's beef cattle, mining, and agricultural industries.

The suburb offers a quintessential regional Queensland lifestyle with affordable housing, wide streets, and generous lot sizes. Residents benefit from proximity to Rockhampton's facilities including the hospital, shopping centres, and sporting venues. The Fitzroy River is nearby for fishing and recreation, while the city's role as a service hub for surrounding mining and pastoral areas provides employment stability. Park Avenue suits families and workers seeking an uncomplicated, community-oriented lifestyle.

Park Avenue falls under postcode 4701 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4701
Urban Area
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.36°, 150.51°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
4.35 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,094
Census 2021
5,292
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,316
Income 2021
$36,244
19.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,531
Born Overseas 385

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 66
  • 2. Philippines 65
  • 3. England 41
  • 4. India 29
  • 5. China 18
  • 6. Sri Lanka 17
  • 7. Thailand 13
  • 8. Germany 9
  • 9. Zimbabwe 8
  • 10. Brazil 7
  • 11. Fiji 7
  • 12. Malaysia 6
  • 13. Samoa 6
  • 14. United States 5
  • 15. Vietnam 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,274
English 2,145
Irish 590
Scottish 483
Australian Aboriginal 461
German 376
Filipino 77
Italian 64
Chinese 55
Maori 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,046
Both parents born in Australia
460
Both parents born overseas
389
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.0%
No Religion
38.6%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
329 (6.2%)
5-14 years
720 (13.6%)
15-19 years
312 (5.9%)
20-24 years
366 (6.9%)
25-34 years
788 (14.9%)
35-44 years
619 (11.7%)
45-54 years
571 (10.8%)
55-64 years
552 (10.4%)
65-74 years
512 (9.7%)
75-84 years
343 (6.5%)
85+ years
166 (3.1%)

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