Parkwood is a suburb close to Griffith University and so many homes close-by are being purchased and then converted into student accommodation, so an average four bedroom home could actually house eight students. Garages are often converted into two bedrooms. So, in saying this, if you are wishing to buy as an owner occupier, always look at the surrounding homes where you are considering buying after 6pm. How many cars are parked out the front of the neighbour's homes? Will this effect the way you wish to live?

One of the main roads is Napper Road and this road divides Parkwood and Arundel. Cross the road and properties are worth more for an Arundel address, yet Arundel has smaller house blocks. Napper Road is known as a bit of a drag strip. Always look for tyre rubber on the roads where you are thinking of buying!

Arundel Primary School is one of the largest schools in Queensland. There are MANY childcare centres in this area. Arundel Plaza Shopping Centre can be found on Napper Road with a Coles supermarket, Westpac and a few speciality shops. This shopping centre actually is in Parkwood and not Arundel and is really handy for the locals.

The local pub has a great reputation and across the road is the Southport Sharks Club. And yes, they do offer a free pickup and drop off service! We give this information as it seems that many of our British subscribers feel being close to a good pub to be an important consideration. The western part of the newer Parkwood has quick access to the M1 Motorway.

The review of this suburb has been very honest, but we must say is still a suburb worth considering. House blocks are of a good size, unlike many other areas where the council allows for a zero building line. If you want privacy, you need to consider the size of your house block, or you just may be selling up twelve months later.

Source: RPData October 2005