Parkinson
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Parkinson, QLD 4115.
About Parkinson
Welcome to Parkinson
Parkinson sits in Brisbane's southern suburbs, roughly 20 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between Calamvale, Drewvale, Algester, Stretton and Pallara. It's a suburb defined by broad, tree-lined residential streets, large family homes and a strong sense of established suburban calm rather than inner-city buzz.
With a population of just over 11,000 and a median age of 37, Parkinson attracts a solid mix of growing families and professionals looking for space without giving up easy access to Brisbane's south-east corridor. It's the kind of place people tend to settle into for the long haul rather than pass through.
Lifestyle & dining
Parkinson's day-to-day life revolves around a low-key, family-first rhythm. Rather than a single high street, residents lean on the retail and dining strips of neighbouring Calamvale and Algester for cafes, takeaway and casual dining, with the wider Sunnybank and Calamvale Central precincts a short drive away for more variety, including some of Brisbane's best Asian grocery stores and restaurants. It suits people who prefer quiet streets and backyard living over footpath cafe culture, while still wanting good food within a few minutes' drive.
Getting around
Parkinson isn't on a rail line, so most residents rely on car travel, with the Logan Motorway and Mains Road/Beaudesert Road corridors providing relatively direct access north into the CBD and south towards Logan and the Gold Coast. Bus services connect the suburb to Brisbane's busway network, including links towards the Eight Mile Plains busway station, giving commuters a public transport option for city-bound travel without a train station on the doorstep.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus) based in the suburb itself, offering an alternative education pathway for older students. The surrounding suburbs of Calamvale, Algester and Stretton add further options for primary and secondary schooling, and the area's broader reputation as a family-oriented pocket of Brisbane's south is reflected in the prevalence of larger homes suited to growing households.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Parkinson's quieter selling points. The suburb backs onto bushland and conservation areas typical of this part of Brisbane's south, with parks, walking tracks and sports fields dotted through Parkinson and neighbouring Drewvale and Stretton offering plenty of room for weekend walks, junior sport and outdoor time. It's a suburb built around backyards and local reserves rather than destination attractions.
The property market
Parkinson's property market is overwhelmingly house-driven, with houses making up 78% of current listings, followed by townhouses at 19% and a small share of apartments and land. The median house price sits at $1.31 million, having climbed 14.3% recently, a sign of strong ongoing demand for the suburb's larger blocks and family-sized homes. Renters typically pay a median of $760 a week, reflecting the premium placed on space and location in this part of Brisbane's south.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Parkinson leans towards larger, modern brick and rendered homes on generous blocks, many built from the 1990s onward as the suburb developed into a sought-after family enclave. Townhouses fill out a meaningful slice of the market too, offering a lower-maintenance alternative for downsizers or buyers priced out of standalone houses, while apartments remain a minor part of the mix, keeping the overall feel distinctly suburban rather than high-density.
Market snapshot
Parkinson property market
Median sale price
$1.31m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$760
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$823k
Median
$1.31m
Premium
$1.63m
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
61%
Sold this year
82
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +10.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Parkinson by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Parkinson, QLD 4115.
Population
11,148
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,188
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Parkinson
Independent & Catholic schools
Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus)
Recent results
Recently sold in Parkinson
$1.51m
29 Newland Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
Unit 18/10 Lakewood Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.61m
8 Lomond Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
5 Killarney Place
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
69/7 Norfolk Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
Unit 34/10 Lakewood Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.42m
45 Lindfield Street
Sold ~July 2026
$789k
10 GOONGARRIE CRESCENT
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Parkinson suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Parkinson?
The median house price in Parkinson, QLD is $1.31m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.3%.
How much is rent in Parkinson?
The median weekly rent in Parkinson is around $760 per week.
Is Parkinson a good place to live?
Parkinson is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Parkinson is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 11,148 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Parkinson?
Parkinson has a population of 11,148 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Parkinson?
There is 1 school in or near Parkinson, including Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus).
How long do homes take to sell in Parkinson?
Properties in Parkinson take around 24 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 61%.
How much do you need to buy in Parkinson?
Entry-level properties in Parkinson start around $823k, while premium homes reach $1.63m.
What suburbs are near Parkinson?
Suburbs near Parkinson include Calamvale, Drewvale, Algester, Stretton and Pallara.
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