Parkhurst is a northern suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Parkhurst had a population of 3,043 people.[1]
| Parkhurst Rockhampton, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Parkhurst Town Centre shopping complex, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
  Parkhurst | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 23°18′27″S 150°30′21″E / 23.3075°S 150.5058°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,043 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 147.7/km2 (382.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 20.6 km2 (8.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editParkhurst is bounded to the north by Ramsay Creek and to the west by Ramsay Creek and then the Fitzroy River. To the south it is bounded by Limestone Creek (the creek, not the suburb) and by Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road (also known as the Yeppoon Road).[3][4][5]
A section of the Bruce Highway passes through the centre of the suburb from south to north, while the North Coast railway line also passes through the suburb from south to north, to the west of the highway.[6] The proposed Rockhampton Ring Road will pass through Parkhurst on its way to join the Bruce Highway'
The Parkhurst Industrial Estate is in the south-west of the suburb,[7] while the residential land is in the west near the river and in the north-east of the suburb. Most of Parkhurst remains farmland, but Rockhampton's urban sprawl has led to further residential developments being established throughout Parkhurst including the Northridge, Rosedale, Paramount Park, Riverside and Edenbrook estates.[citation needed]
The increasing population at Parkhurst and in areas further north such as Rockyview and Glendale has led to the construction of the Parkhurst Town Centre, a new shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket. Construction of the centre commenced in August 2015. Woolworths was the first store in open in the centre on 15 November 2016.[6][8][9][10]
The land near the river is prone to flooding. Rockhampton's water treatment facility is located near the river.[11]
History
editThe Glenmore Homestead is one of the earliest in the Rockhampton area, being established in the late 1850s. Land was opened up for settlement and small farms were established.[12]
Parkhurst Provisional School accepted its first enrolments on 11 June 1900. In 1909, it became Parkhurst State School.[13][14]
Historically within the Shire of Livingstone, on 1 July 1984, Parkhurst was transferred to the City of Rockhampton where Rochampton's new water treatment facility was being constructed.[15]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Parkhurst had a population of 1,385 people.[16]
In the 2016 census, Parkhurst had a population of 2,476 people.[17]
In the 2021 census, Parkhurst had a population of 3,043 people.[1]
Heritage listings
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Parkhurst has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Glenmore Homestead, Belmont Road[18]
Education
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Parkhurst State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 11 Mason Avenue (23°17′45″S 150°30′49″E / 23.2958°S 150.5137°E).[19][20] In 2014, the school had an enrolment of 308 students with 25 teachers (21 full-time equivalent). At that time, approximately half the children lived outside the suburb and came by school bus from the more rural areas to the north.[21] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 404 students with 28 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).[22] It includes a special education program.[19]
There are no secondary schools in Parkhurst. The nearest government secondary school is Glenmore State High School in neighbouring Kawana to the south.[6]
Amenities
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Parkhurst Early Learning Centre is a child care centre and kindergarten in Bean Street established in 1995.[23] It also provides before-school care, after-school care, and vacation care.[24]
There are a number of parks in the area:
- Alexandra Street Park (23°19′36″S 150°29′50″E / 23.3268°S 150.4972°E)[25]
- Bill Neven Park (23°18′06″S 150°31′01″E / 23.3018°S 150.5170°E)[25]
- Boundary Road Park (23°18′23″S 150°31′06″E / 23.3065°S 150.5182°E)[25]
- John Hegvold Park (23°18′05″S 150°31′01″E / 23.3013°S 150.5170°E)[25]
- Joseph Harrison Park (23°17′39″S 150°30′55″E / 23.2943°S 150.5154°E)[25]
- Nuttall Street (23°19′06″S 150°30′51″E / 23.3184°S 150.5142°E)[25]
- Parkhurst Tennis Club (23°17′54″S 150°30′48″E / 23.2982°S 150.5132°E)[25]
- Ramsay Creek Park (23°17′10″S 150°30′27″E / 23.2860°S 150.5076°E)[25]
- Thomas Hilcher Park (23°18′49″S 150°29′13″E / 23.3136°S 150.4870°E)[25]
- Wade Street Park (23°19′27″S 150°29′41″E / 23.3242°S 150.4948°E)[25]
Attractions
editParkhurst is home to the Rockhampton Heritage Village. Located at 296 Boundary Road, this open air museum showcases a range of historic buildings with exhibitions of artefacts from Rockhampton's history. The museum is a venue for local markets and has a large function venue built in the style of a traditional woolshed.[26]
Limestone Creek Environmental Park offers a range of walking tracks in and around Limestone Creek through an open eucalypt forest where wildlife can be seen. It is popular with bird watchers and photographers.[27][28]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Parkhurst (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Parkhurst – suburb in Rockhampton Region (entry 48829)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Parkhurst, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Parkhurst Industrial Estate | EDQ Industrial". industrial.edq.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 October 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Parkhurst Town Centre | AHC - Gold Coast Property Developers". www.ahc.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 February 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "August start for construction of Parkhurst Town Centre". Archived from the original on 18 August 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ Parkhurst residents rejoice, it's finally here Archived 18 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Matty Holdsworth, The Morning Bulletin, 15 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Rockhampton City Plan: Parkhurst Rural Area" (PDF). Rockhampton Regional Council. 30 August 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Parkhurst". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Agency ID 5610, Parkhurst State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ Gunn, John (December 2015). "Fitzroy Urban Background Report" (PDF). Fitzroy Partnership for River Health. p. 3. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Parkhurst (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Parkhurst (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Glenmore Homestead (entry 600823)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Parkhurst State School". Parkhurst State School. 14 February 2019. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "2014 School Annual Report" (PDF). Parkhurst State School. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Parkhurst Early Learning Centre celebrates 20 years Archived 18 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, The Morning Bulletin, 28 October 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2017
- ^ PELC: About Us Archived 18 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, Parkhurst Early Learning Centre website. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Rockhampton Heritage Village". www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast: parks and forests" (PDF). Queensland Government. 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Plant, Paul. "Limestone Creek Environmental Park" (PDF). Subtropical Gardening. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
Further reading
edit- Parkhurst State School P & C Association (2000), Parkhurst State School : the first 100 years, Parkhurst State School P & C Association, ISBN 978-0-646-39813-6
External links
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Media related to Parkhurst, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons
- "Parkhurst". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.