Demographics

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