Parkwood
QLD 4214 • Rest of QLD
About Parkwood
Parkwood is a residential suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, situated approximately 11 kilometres north-west of Surfers Paradise and 8.7 kilometres from Southport. With a population of 8,837 at the 2021 census, it is one of the more established northern Gold Coast suburbs, developed primarily over the past three decades. The suburb is characterised by leafy, green streets, well-kept gardens and largely owner-occupied detached homes, with a density of around 1,578 people per square kilometre. Parkwood sits within the federal division of Fadden and the state electorate of Bonney.
Parkwood offers a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle with the Parkwood Golf Course on Napper Road serving as a focal point for outdoor recreation, alongside the Brushwood Ridge Reserve for bush walks. Residents enjoy easy access to Gold Coast University Hospital and the broader Southport retail and commercial precinct. The suburb is well-served by the G:link light rail, with Parkwood and Parkwood East stops connecting directly to Helensvale station and the full tram network south to Broadbeach. Families are catered for by nearby schools including Arundel State School and Pacific Pines State High School.
Parkwood falls under postcode 4214 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bonney electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- TX7,709,723 — Southport, Helensvale, Nerang 10–20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Southport CBD is approx 15 min by car or G:link light rail
Most errands require a car, but the G:link stops and local bus routes provide reasonable transit options for Southport and the hospital precinct.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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10 A.B. Paterson Drive
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Cnr Napper Road & Arundel Drive
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641 Ashmore Road
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Currumburra Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 737
- 2. England 335
- 3. China 228
- 4. Philippines 133
- 5. South Africa 100
- 6. India 95
- 7. Japan 74
- 8. South Korea 61
- 9. Vietnam 57
- 10. Scotland 46
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)