Demographics

Parkwood (Qld) is approximately 5.56 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Parkwood (Qld) was 8702. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Parkwood (Qld) are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $800 to $999 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $450 to $549.

Description

Parkwood is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of Southport. At the 2011 Census, Parkwood had a population of 8,436. The major industry in Parkwood is retail trade, but the majority of resident workers are technicians and trades workers. Parkwood is characterized by leafy, green streets, well-kept gardens and detached homes, the majority of which are owner-occupied or rented. Parkwood as a whole was developed in the last 20 years and falls under the Gold Coast City Council Division 6. Parkwood is near Arundel State School, a number of high schools, private schools, a Griffith University campus and the Gold Coast University Hospital. There are several shopping centres within 3–5 km, and numerous retail and small industrial areas in Molendinar, Labrador, and Southport. Parkwood is 3–5 km from Southport public pool and the Broadwater which feeds into the ocean. Beaches are located within 3–8 km and include Main Beach and Surfers Paradise beach. A number of golf courses are all within 0.5– 10 km of the suburb

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