 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.Travelling north, Parkwood is approximately from Helensvale railway station and approximately 1 hour drive to Brisbane CBD (and 1 hour by train).