Parkwood, Queensland
| Parkwood Gold Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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 Trentham Court, 2015 | |||||||||||||
  Parkwood | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°57′22″S 153°21′47″E / 27.95611°S 153.36306°ECoordinates: 27°57′22″S 153°21′47″E / 27.95611°S 153.36306°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 8,436 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4214 | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southport | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Moncrieff | ||||||||||||
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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.[1] The major industry 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. The suburb as a whole was developed in the last 20 years and falls under the Gold Coast City Council Division 6.
Facilities
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
Transport
Travelling north, Parkwood is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Helensvale railway station and approximately 1 hour drive to Brisbane CBD (and 1 hour by train). The local bus service runs through many parts of Parkwood and all have interconnection with other bus routes and modes of transport. An extension to the G:link light rail system is proposed to run through the suburb. Beginning at Helensvale station, new stops would also be provided at Parkwood and Parkwood East before the line joins the existing line at the current terminus of Gold Coast University Hospital. From there, trams would continue to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. The extension is expected to open before the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[2]
Sport and recreation
The Parkwood Sharks is the local rugby league club. The team plays home games at Musgrave Sports Park.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Parkwood (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "Stage two of Gold Coast light rail on track for Commonwealth Games". Queensland Government. 11 October 2015.