[6] The proposed Rockhampton Ring Road will pass through Parkhurst on its way to join the Bruce Highway' The Parkhurst Industrial Estate is in the south-west of the suburb,[7] while the residential land is in the west near the river and in the north-east of the suburb.

Most of Parkhurst remains farmland, but Rockhampton's urban sprawl has led to further residential developments being established throughout Parkhurst including the Northridge, Rosedale, Paramount Park, Riverside and Edenbrook estates.

[citation needed] The increasing population at Parkhurst and in areas further north such as Rockyview and Glendale has led to the construction of the Parkhurst Town Centre, a new shopping centre anchored by a Woolworths supermarket.

[13][14] Historically within the Shire of Livingstone, on 1 July 1984, Parkhurst was transferred to the City of Rockhampton where Rochampton's new water treatment facility was being constructed.

At that time, approximately half the children lived outside the suburb and came by school bus from the more rural areas to the north.

[24] There are a number of parks in the area: Parkhurst is home to the Rockhampton Heritage Village.

Located at 296 Boundary Road, this open air museum showcases a range of historic buildings with exhibitions of artefacts from Rockhampton's history.