Moving to Parkwood QLD 4214
What the official numbers say about living in Parkwood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $538 a week, against a median household income of $2,064 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Parkwood grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,436 → 8,837 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Parkwood scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 4 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Parkwood East, 950 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Soutport Transit Centre, 4.7 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Trees, 4.2 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 3.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 63 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 24 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 36 parks — see them all on the Parkwood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Arundel State School 1.2 km · GQA - Queensland Academy for Health Sciences 2.3 km · Guardian Angels Primary School 2.8 km · Trinity Lutheran College 2.8 km · Aquinas Catholic College 2.8 km · Musgrave Hill State School 3.1 km · Southport Special School 3.1 km · A. B. Paterson College 3.1 km
Groceries: Coles 1.3 km · Spano's Supa IGA 2 km · IGA X-press Parkwood 2.5 km · Aldi 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Abbott Park 750 m · Parkwood East Park 900 m · Driftwood Park 1.2 km · Parkwood Family Park 1.3 km · Ernest Junction Reserve 1.4 km · Christina Ryan Park 1.5 km · Avisford Park 1.5 km · Ballybunion Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Parkwood, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Parkwood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood here | 8,837 | — | 7/10 | 26% |
| Arundel | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Molendinar | 6,450 | — | 6/10 | 28% |
| Gaven | 1,638 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Ashmore | 12,415 | — | 7/10 | 15% |
| Labrador | 18,643 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Biggera Waters | 9,973 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4214 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Parkwood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $538 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,436 people to 8,837. It sits about 63 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 4 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Parkwood vs Arundel · Parkwood vs Molendinar.
Nearby guides: Arundel · Molendinar · Gaven · Ashmore · Labrador · Biggera Waters.
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