Parkinson
QLD 4115 • Greater Brisbane
About Parkinson
Parkinson is a master-planned suburb 20 kilometres south of Brisbane's CBD. The suburb features quality family homes, excellent facilities, and proximity to Sunnybank's Asian dining precinct.
Quality southern living defines Parkinson—well-planned community, good schools, and family amenities attract those seeking Brisbane's southern corridor. The suburb offers modern suburban quality.
Parkinson falls under postcode 4115 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Algester electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4115
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.64°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
8.23 km²
Elevation
40m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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19 Endiandra Street
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156 Ridgewood Road
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428 Algester Road
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61 Sandstone Place
Housing 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.1%
0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
10,878
Census 2021
11,148
▲ 2.5% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$43,940
▲ 12.4% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
6,026
Born Overseas
4,901
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,049
- 2. India 572
- 3. New Zealand 474
- 4. England 322
- 5. Taiwan 200
- 6. South Africa 194
- 7. Hong Kong 166
- 8. Philippines 164
- 9. South Korea 161
- 10. Vietnam 131
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
2,776
Australian
2,428
Chinese
2,214
Indian
858
Scottish
755
Irish
740
German
363
Filipino
266
Korean
242
Vietnamese
181
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
3,215
Both parents born in Australia
6,490
Both parents born overseas
1,164
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
44.7%
No Religion
36.6%
Buddhism
4.1%
Hinduism
4.0%
Islam
3.9%
Sikhism
3.0%
Judaism
0.0%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
656 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,748 (15.7%)
15-19 years
797 (7.1%)
20-24 years
658 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,258 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,782 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,552 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,339 (12.0%)
65-74 years
813 (7.3%)
75-84 years
351 (3.1%)
85+ years
201 (1.8%)