Queensland · Postcode 4807
Parkside postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1047 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Parkside at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Parkside ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Parkside vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Parkside | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,347 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,428 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Parkside is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4807. It lies roughly 1047 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Mount Isa.
According to the 2021 Census, Parkside has a population of 1,530 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $2,347, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 224 (14.6% of residents).
Housing in Parkside includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,428, with 545 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 49.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Parkside scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Parkside is served by Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct.
Parkside is part of the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham statistical area in Queensland.
Parkside details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4807 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,530 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,347/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,214/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,428 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1030/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 545 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 224 (14.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -19.5770458 |
| Longitude | 147.4172092 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1047 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham |
| Local Government | Mount Isa |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
| State Electorate | Burdekin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 326 (21.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 227 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 514 (33.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 327 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 137 (9.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 107 (7.0%) |
| Arthritis | 90 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 62 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 33 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 28 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 183 (34.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 225 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 100 (18.6%) |
Schools in Parkside
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Parkside. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.