Question 1

Is Parkhurst a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Parkhurst sits on Rockhampton’s northern fringe where suburban streets meet semi-rural blocks and hobby farms, so housing ranges from established low-set homes to newer estate-style lots with more outdoor space. Local shops, sporting fields and community facilities cover everyday needs, while broader retail and services in Rockhampton are within easy reach. The rail corridor and major road links make the suburb convenient for commuters and tradespeople, and it has seen significant road and industrial-area upgrades alongside ongoing transport works.

Home to 3,043 people with a median age of 32, Parkhurst is a suburb of families, with couple families with children the largest group, and around 72% of homes owner-occupied. The local primary school has been expanded and the Rockhampton Heritage Village and a residential rehabilitation service add to community infrastructure. Whether Parkhurst suits you comes down to whether you want more outdoor space on the edge of the city.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Parkhurst?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Parkhurst sits well above local incomes at the last Census. At a median of $849,500, a house works out to about 7.3 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. House rents of about $590 a week would take roughly 26.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a moderate share. On these figures, renting is the less stretched side of the market relative to local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Parkhurst a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Parkhurst rose 13.0%, a strong increase, while house rents climbed 7.3%, a solid rise. The figures show stronger capital growth than rental growth on the house side this year.

If you are weighing Parkhurst as an investment, the value change speaks to capital growth and the rent change speaks to rental income. Which matter more will come down to your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$850K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	13.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	24	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	15	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$590	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.3%	N/A

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