Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
4 Maryland Place
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Ipswich City Plan 2017
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Parkinson is a south-west Brisbane suburb with a strong public primary school and proximity to Durack State High School. Catholic and independent alternatives (St Brendan's, St Andrew's Lutheran) are within short distance, offering diverse education choices across all primary and secondary levels.
Likely public catchment
Parkinson is zoned for Parkinson State School (primary) and Durack State High School (secondary); verify exact catchment boundaries with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Parkinson State School
In catchmentDurack State High School
In catchmentSt Andrew's Lutheran School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Brendan's Catholic Secondary College
Woodridge State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Parkinson is a residential suburb in Brisbane's south with moderate traffic flow, primarily serviced by local roads connecting to major arterials. The area experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours with access to main roads within reasonable distance.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and afternoon peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic on Waterford Road and Beaudesert Road as commuters travel toward Brisbane CBD and employment centers. Local residential streets experience moderate congestion during these periods.
Public Transport
Parkinson train station approximately 1.5-2km away, providing access to Brisbane's railway network. Bus services available on Waterford Road within 500-800m, offering connections to Brisbane CBD and surrounding areas.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Algester Rd at Nottingham (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Algester Rd at Nottingham
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Algester Rd at Glenfield
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Nottingham Rd near Algester Rd
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Algester Rd at Glenfield
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Nottingham Rd near Algester Rd
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Nottingham Rd at Avondale
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Algester Rd at Parkinson, stop 90
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Nottingham Rd at Avondale
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Nottingham Rd at Lakewood
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Nottingham Rd at Lakewood
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Flood Risk
Parkinson is located within the Logan River catchment in Brisbane's southern suburbs and has experienced significant flood risk exposure, particularly from the 2011 Queensland floods and subsequent events. The suburb falls within declared flood study areas with formal overlays in the City of Brisbane planning scheme, requiring mitigation measures for new development and modifications to existing properties in mapped flood zones.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) or permanent planning scheme amendments reflecting Logan River flood mapping
- •Finished floor level requirements typically set above the probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood level
- •Development assessment against flood impact studies and potential cumulative flood risk from multiple waterways
- •Mandatory flood-related conditions on development approvals including elevated structures and flood-compatible materials
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Parkinson is a residential suburb in Brisbane's southern fringe with predominantly urban development and low vegetation density. While some bushland corridors exist nearby, the suburb itself is not mapped as a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping. Properties in this area typically do not require BAL-rated construction unless located on specific vegetated fringes.
Crime & Safety
Parkinson is a growing outer suburb of Brisbane with crime rates moderately above Queensland state averages, particularly for theft and assault offences. The suburb experiences typical challenges associated with expanding residential areas and lower socioeconomic indicators. Crime trends have remained relatively stable in recent years with no significant escalation.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Parkinson is experiencing steady medium-density residential growth, typical of outer Brisbane suburbs, with staged estate expansion, local centre development, and supporting infrastructure upgrades. Development activity is largely conventional residential subdivision and infill, reflecting demand for affordable family housing in the outer ring suburbs. Growth is expected to remain gradual and incremental rather than transformational.
Parkinson Estate Stage 2 Residential
0.5 kmMulti-stage residential subdivision delivering additional lots in the established Parkinson locality with standard residential house-and-land packages.
Determination: 2025
Local Centre Mixed-use Development
1.2 kmSmall-scale neighbourhood centre with retail, medical, and community facilities to service the growing residential population.
Determination: 2024-2025
Road and Drainage Infrastructure Project
0.8 kmStaged road widening and stormwater management improvements to support medium-density infill and estate expansion.
Determination: 2025-2026
Multi-lot Infill Residential DAs
1.5 kmScattered infill and small-scale subdivision activity on existing residential land within established suburbs adjacent to Parkinson.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Parkinson is a suburban locality in the Ipswich region developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards, with limited individual heritage listings within its boundaries. Nearby heritage significance is concentrated in central Ipswich, approximately 12 km to the north, where state-registered places reflect the area's colonial and industrial history. The suburb itself is predominantly characterised by post-war residential development with minimal statutory heritage protection.
Nearby Heritage Items