Parkwood, Queensland facts for kids
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 Parkwood
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 8,702 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,554/km2 (4,020/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4214 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bonney | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fadden | ||||||||||||||
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Parkwood is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Parkwood had a population of 8,702 people.
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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.
Sport
Parkwood Golf Course is at 76 - 122 Napper Road (27°57′02″S 153°22′31″E / 27.9505°S 153.3754°E).
The Parkwood Sharks is the local rugby league club. The team plays home games at Musgrave Sports Park in Labrador.
Education
There are no schools in Parkwood. The nearest primary school is Arundel State School in Arundel. The nearest secondary school are Pacific Pines State High School in Pacific Pines to the west, Coombabah State High School in Coombabah to the north and Southport State High School in Southport to the east.
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 opened in December 2017. Beginning at Helensvale station, the extension includes new stops at Parkwood and Parkwood East before it joins the original section of the line at Gold Coast University Hospital. From there, trams continue to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
