Parkinson, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Parkinson Brisbane, Queensland
"Welcome to Brisbane" sign on the Mount Lindesay Highway, 2014
Parkinson Location in Queensland
Population	10,878 (2016 census)
• Density	1,327/km2 (3,440/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4115
Area	8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	23.0 km (14 mi) S of Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Calamvale Ward)
State electorate(s)	Algester
Federal Division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Parkinson: Pallara Algester Calamvale Larapinta Parkinson Drewvale Forestdale Hillcrest Browns Plains

Parkinson is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Parkinson had a population of 10,878 people.

Demographics

In the 2011 census the population of Parkinson was 9,539, 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The median age of the Parkinson population was 34 years, 3 years below the Australian median. 62.5% of people living in Parkinson were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 5.5%, England 4.4%, South Africa 2.6%, China 2%, India 1.9%. 74.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 3.7% Mandarin, 3% Cantonese, 1.4% Hindi, 1.3% Spanish, 1.2% Punjabi.

Education

Ohana College is a private secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 61 Sandstone Street (27°39′20″S 153°02′12″E / 27.6556°S 153.0368°E / -27.6556; 153.0368 (The Spot Academy)). It provides education specifically tailored for children who are at risk of disengaging from school.

Australian Technology and Agricultural College – Parkinson is a private secondary (10-12) campus for boys and girls of Australian Technology and Agricultural College at North Maclean at 61 Sandstone Place (27°39′20″S 153°02′12″E / 27.6555°S 153.0366°E / -27.6555; 153.0366 (Australian Technology and Agricultural College – Parkinson)). Its focus is employability skills for children of school-leaving age targeting the trades and agriculture sectors.

There are no government schools in Parkinson. The nearest government primary schools are to the north Algester State School in Algester, Calamvale Community College in Calamvale to the north-east, Stretton State College in Stretton to the east and Browns Plains State School in Browns Plains to the south-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Calamvale Community College in Calamvale to the north-east, Stretton State College in Stretton to the east and Browns Plains High State School to the south-west.

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  "Welcome to Brisbane" sign on the Mount Lindesay Highway, 2014