Parkhurst
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Parkhurst is a charming suburban community on the outskirts of Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia, offering a relaxed lifestyle with access to both urban amenities and natural beauty. Known for its friendly locals, riverside views, and peaceful environment, it's a great base for travelers exploring Central Queensland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
3,043
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-23.30°, 150.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,200
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
84
English
98
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
ROK
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.