Average rent in Parkwood, QLD — 2026
Parkwood sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 63km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 8,837 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $538/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$538/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 8,837
- Median age
- 37
- Distance to Brisbane
- 63 km
- Households renting
- 30%
- Separate houses
- 90%
- Flats / apartments
- 2%
- Born overseas
- 32%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Gold Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Parkwood
Parkwood is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $538/week, around 50% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 69% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (90%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 63km from Brisbane, with a population of around 8,837 and a median age of 37. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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