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$466
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+3.9%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
2,056
People
17 Jul 2026
-0.1%
Growth since 2021
Census
26
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL32449How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 32449.
2,056
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,059 people
2.6 km²
Land area
790.8 /km²
Density
14.5%
Unemployment
12 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Rockhampton City is situated 519 kilometers north-northwest of the Brisbane CBD. According to data compiled by Districts, the population of the suburb is estimated at approximately 2,056 as of May 2026. This figure is calculated from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and quarterly national address database updates. This estimate represents stable demographic conditions, showing a very minor variance from the 2,059 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. The local real estate and labor profile is characterised by an above-average renting population, a lower median household size, and a significant proportion of apartments. In the local workforce, there is a notable concentration of healthcare and hospitality employment. Residents in the area exhibit a fairly standard age profile, with households composed largely of lone persons and group configurations. Average education levels and lower-quartile incomes are characteristic of the demographic. Future growth and local performance are likely to be influenced by an exceptional volume of planned major infrastructure projects, despite current trends showing limited demographic expansion.
Estimated residents are up from 2,059 at the 2021 Census — a change of -3 people, or -0.1%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 84 residents by 2041 — growth of 4.1% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Rockhampton City, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 88th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.8% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Rockhampton City ranks in the 13th percentile nationally for income (score 1.3/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Rockhampton City ranks in the 17th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 1.7/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Rockhampton City ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Lower education outcomes
Rockhampton City ranks in the 13th percentile nationally for education (score 1.3/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Weak housing market ranking
Rockhampton City ranks in the 24th percentile nationally for housing (score 2.4/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Rockhampton City. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Rockhampton City, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
According to Districts' evaluation of ABS residential building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, the suburb of Rockhampton City has averaged approximately 12 new residential approvals on an annual basis, totaling an estimated 61 homes during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 18 additional dwellings throughout the course of FY-26 so far. With an average gain of just 0.3 new residents per constructed dwelling annually across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or tracking ahead of demand, providing buyers with considerable variety and unlocking potential for population gains beyond current forecasts, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $392,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $44.2 million this financial year, reflecting a healthy pace of commercial expansion.
When contrasted against the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Rockhampton City exhibits 54.0% higher construction approvals per capita, giving buyers a broad array of options, despite a recent slowdown in building velocity. The mix of new construction includes 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments. This concentration of high-density living options yields budget-friendly entry points that appeal to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This trend is a clear shift from the existing housing profile, where houses make up 62.0% of properties, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land suitable for subdivision and reacting to shifting lifestyle choices and affordability requirements. With roughly 243 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits characteristics consistent with low-density environments.
Long-term outlooks suggest the suburb of Rockhampton City will add 84 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly calculation by Districts. In light of established development characteristics, the pipeline of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces current expectations.
Districts' assessment of the Rockhampton LGA register has identified 13 substantial development applications lodged in Rockhampton City over the past 5 years (3 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 9 were approved while 1 is under assessment. The most common application types are commercial, multi-resi and retail.
13 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 4 | 185,138 | 541 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 18 | 184,871 | 523 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/11.7% | 89,436/61.9% | 309/82.4% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 13/88.3% | 55,043/38.1% | 66/17.6% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 12 | 188,882 | 478 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 61 | 944,410 | 2,390 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 4.1 | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 5.9 | 7.2 | 3.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -0.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Persons per Approval | 242 | 158 | 292 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 392 | 342 | 327 |
| Commercial Development Value | 44,151 | 105,080,908 | 215,229 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 25 | 100 | 89 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Rockhampton City has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are key drivers of regional performance. Districts has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Browne Park Redevelopment, the Central Queensland Defence Industry Precinct Business Case, the Rockhampton Museum of Art, and the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Redevelopment, with details provided on the most relevant schemes.
Arts & Culture
CompletedThree storey regional art museum built by Rockhampton Regional Council on Quay Street, opened in 2022. Around 4,700 sqm GFA with multiple exhibition spaces, learning studios, shop and a cafe, positioned on the Fitzroy River waterfront (Tunuba).
Sports & Recreation
ConstructionA major redevelopment project to upgrade Browne Park, including a new 3,500-seat grandstand, changerooms, amenities, food/beverage outlets, corporate and media facilities. The project aims to improve the facility and attract larger sporting and cultural events to Rockhampton.
Communities
ApprovedA large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.
Source 1 for Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor) (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor) (opens in new tab)
Retail
ConstructionSpotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
Source 1 for Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton (opens in new tab)
National Security
PlanningSupported by $1 million in Queensland Government funding, this business case aims to develop Central Queensland as a strategic hub for Australia's defence industry, leveraging the region's geographic location, ports, airports, and military training facilities.
Source for Central Queensland Defence Industry Precinct Business Case (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Rockhampton City (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$355,000
House · 2 bed · 658m² land
Listed 24 Apr 2026
$450,000
House · 2 bed · 674m² land
Listed 22 Apr 2026
$399,000
House · 4 bed · 228m² land
Listed 6 July 2026
$449,000
House · 2 bed · 240m² land
Listed 27 Aug 2026
$349,000
House · 2 bed · 207m² land
Listed 19 May 2026
$489,000
Apartment · 2 bed · 95m² land
Listed 16 Sept 2024
$495,000
House · 1 bed
Listed 15 June 2026
$349,000
Unit · 1 bed · 56m² land
Listed 22 June 2026
$450,000
Unit · 1 bed
Listed 10 Aug 2026
$679,000
Unit · 2 bed · 128m² land
Listed 27 May 2026
$630,000
Apartment · 2 bed · 114m² land
Listed 26 July 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 2 bed
Listed 25 Sept 2024
$499,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 536m² land
Listed 14 Aug 2025
$480,000
House For Sale · 2 bed · 344m² land
Listed 14 Mar 2026
$1,395,000
Block Of Units For Sale · 9 bed · 668m² land
Listed 7 Apr 2026
$850,000
Block Of Units For Sale · 5 bed · 407m² land
Listed 20 May 2026
$499,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 577m² land
Listed 1 June 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 2 bed
Listed 23 June 2026
$499,000
House For Sale · 1 bed · 594m² land
Listed 26 June 2026
$365,000
House For Sale · 2 bed · 253m² land
Listed 30 June 2026
$299,000
House For Sale · 2 bed · 567m² land
Listed 2 July 2026
Price not recorded
Block Of Units For Sale · 5 bed · 663m² land
Listed 9 July 2026
Price not recorded
Apartment For Sale · 4 bed · 525m² land
Listed 16 July 2026
$299,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 396m² land
Listed 30 July 2026
$399,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 506m² land
Listed 6 Aug 2026
$499,000
House · 3 bed · 515m² land
Listed 21 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 26 in 2026 · 152 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Rockhampton City with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhampton City | — | 2,056 | — | — | — |
| Allenstown | 1.6 km | 2,903 | — | — | — |
| Wandal | 1.8 km | 4,081 | — | — | — |
| The Range (Qld) | 1.9 km | 5,259 | — | — | — |
| West Rockhampton | 2.2 km | 1,933 | — | — | — |
| Berserker | 2.5 km | 7,261 | — | — | — |
| Park Avenue | 2.7 km | 5,520 | — | — | — |
| Koongal | 4.3 km | 4,385 | — | — | — |
| Kawana | 4.4 km | 4,743 | — | — | — |
| Frenchville | 4.8 km | 9,170 | — | — | — |
| Norman Gardens | 5.6 km | 11,101 | — | — | — |
| Parkhurst | 8.5 km | 3,519 | — | — | — |
| Gracemere | 9.4 km | 12,900 | — | — | — |
| Rockyview | 13.2 km | 2,031 | — | — | — |
| Mount Morgan | 32.0 km | 2,125 | — | — | — |
| Zilzie | 32.6 km | 3,095 | — | — | — |
| Emu Park | 34.7 km | 2,656 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Above-average renting population
Low median household size
Strong apartment presence
Notable healthcare employment base
Affordable housing options
Elevated hospitality employment
Employment growth over the past year near the strongest in the nation
Population Growth
1.4
Density
4.7
Development Activity
2.5
Employment Drivers
1.7
Infrastructure Drivers
8.8
Education
1.3
Amenities
8.4
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Rockhampton City is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on Districts' assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
In the suburb of Rockhampton City, the estimated headcount stands at approximately 2,056 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS demographic updates and address details verified by Districts subsequent to the Census. This represents a minor reduction of 3 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the registry stood at 2,059 people. The revised figure is drawn from an estimated resident base of 2,054 calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an extra 45 validated new addresses documented after the Census. This population level yields a density of 790 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical numbers observed across other locations tracked by Districts. The chief catalyst for population expansion in this locality was international migration, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the aggregate demographic gains in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment indicates Rockhampton City faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets
Detail
The suburb of Rockhampton City has a qualified labor force with solid representation in critical public and community services, displaying a jobless rate of 14.5% and a yearly employment expansion estimated at 6.4%, drawing from Districts calculations of regional data. In March 2026, there were 925 employed locals, while the unemployment rate remained 10.6% above the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, pointing to potential for workforce absorption, and the participation rate of 60.4% fell below the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census returns show a minor 4.6% of workers performing their duties from home, though this figure should be interpreted with reference to the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Locals are predominantly employed within the sectors of health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction. The concentration of jobs in accommodation & food is particularly high, tracking at times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is a minor contributor, employing of the local workforce compared to across the region. A ratio of workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates that local job density is higher than average.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on Districts comparative data
Detail
Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by Districts indicates that the suburb of Rockhampton City has income levels that sit below the national average. The median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Rockhampton City is $46,955 and the average is $60,887, compared to Regional Qld values of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $52,289 for the median and $67,804 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Rockhampton City between the 8th and 16th percentiles nationwide. The dominant weekly income bracket is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 26.8% of the population (551 residents), differing from the wider region where the - bracket is largest at . Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, putting the area in the th percentile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Rockhampton City displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Detail
The distribution of housing types in the suburb of Rockhampton City at the time of the Census stood at 62.3% houses and 37.7% alternative housing options, such as terrace homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where houses represented 76.4% and alternative types stood at 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Rockhampton City lagged the regional benchmark, sitting at 23.6%, with the remaining properties being held under mortgages (21.6%) or occupied by tenants (54.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the regional benchmark at $1,083, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $250, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage obligations are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Rockhampton City features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families represent the majority of households at 51.0%, which is made up of couples with children at 11.2%, couples without children at 20.6%, and single parent households at 16.1%. The remaining 49.0% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 43.5% and group living situations representing 5.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.0 individuals is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Rockhampton City faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
The local community experiences lower rates of tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 18.4% compared to the national average of 30.4%, presenting opportunities for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 28.8%.
The level of educational enrollment is high, with of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This total is comprised of of residents attending primary school, in high school, and studying at tertiary institutions.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
845m · score 97
Child Care
696m · score 86
GP
694m · score 96
Government Services
43km · score 64
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 0 | 171,981 | 0 |
| Routes | 0 | 12,966 | 0 |
| Weekly Trips | 0 | 1,140,068 | 0 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 0 | 235 | 0 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 0 | 7,586 | 0 |
| Population per Stop | 0 | 161 | 0 |
| Population per Trip | 0 | 24.3 | 0 |
| Population per Route | 0 | 2,136 | 0 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 4.6% | 23.9% | 6.5% |
| Single Mode Commute | 94.1% | 73.8% | 92.3% |
| Two Mode | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 79.1% | 84.1% | 92.9% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| –Bus | 0.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| –Walk | 14.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| –Cycle | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Rockhampton City is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence by Districts highlights significant health difficulties within the suburb of Rockhampton City, with diverse medical issues impacting both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage, which is held by about 51% of the population (~1,055 people).
Mental health challenges and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 12.1% and 10.7% of the population. Meanwhile, 56.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up of the population ( people), and health outcomes for this demographic are generally in line with national averages.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Rockhampton City ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Rockhampton City has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to national averages, with citizens making up 82.2% of the population, 85.2% of residents born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 2.0% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.
In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Rockhampton City are English at 30.9%, Australian at 26.9%, and Irish at . In addition, there are notable differences in ancestral composition compared to the wider region, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing of the local population (compared to regionally), Filipino ancestry at (compared to ), and Spanish ancestry at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Rockhampton City's median age exceeds the national pattern
Detail
The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Rockhampton City is similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is overrepresented at 17.2% compared to Regional Qld, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 grew from 4.0% to 5.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 15.3% to 17.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort shrank from 13.7% to 10.7% and the 45 to cohort fell from to . Long-range projections for point to demographic shifts, with the to age group expected to grow by people (), rising from to while the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Rockhampton City was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong long day care provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Rockhampton City currently has an estimated 121 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 82 children aged 0-2 and 55 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 48% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 131 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 187. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
2.0
Income
1.3
Age
6.7
Household Composition
0.6
Housing
2.4
Cultural Diversity
3.3
Health
0.5
Housing Cost
1.0
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the anchor year) are utilized for SA2 zones, and for any locations not included in this release, or for intervals past 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 baseline records) are deployed. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, Districts scales the cohorts by applying growth proportions sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which used 2022 data. Future trends point toward growth rates matching the lower quartile of countrywide non-metropolitan districts, with the aggregate SA2 models indicating an addition of 86 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,056 | 2,855,561 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | -0.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,059 | 2,615,036 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 48.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 52.0% | 56.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 4.1% | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 790 | 1 | 3 |
Analysis by Districts using SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month span, the number of employed people rose by 6.4% while the overall labor force shrank by 4.7%, which drove a decline in the unemployment rate of 8.9 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective worker demand in the suburb of Rockhampton City. These five and ten-year projections have been modeled against local industrial sectors to estimate growth. Locally, this modeling suggests employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on weighting national industry expansion projections (forecast to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) against the local workforce mix, without adjustments for localized population changes.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 925 | 14,651,372 | 65,713 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 21.8% | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| –Accommodation & Food | 16.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| –Construction | 7.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Labour Force | 1,082 | 15,298,546 | 68,076 |
| Participation Rate | 60.4% | 67.2% | 64.6% |
| Working from Home | 4.6% | 23.9% | 6.5% |
| Unemployment | 14.5% | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 6.4% | 1.5% | -3.2% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.8% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 17 | 100 | 44 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 52,289 | 63,628 | 63,575 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 67,804 | 81,777 | 77,756 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 46,955 | 57,137 | 57,090 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 60,887 | 73,435 | 69,824 |
| Median Household Income | 1,118 | 1,746 | 1,512 |
| –$0 to 399 | 104 (12.5%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 3,086 (6.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 199 (24.0%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 9,444 (20.2%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 222 (26.8%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 10,706 (22.9%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 204 (24.6%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 14,492 (31.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 47 (5.7%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 4,815 (10.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 53 (6.4%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 4,207 (9.0%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,421 | 2,120 | 1,927 |
| –$0 to 399 | 20 (4.7%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 990 (3.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 67 (15.8%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 4,456 (13.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 135 (31.9%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 7,591 (23.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 143 (33.8%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 12,014 (36.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 33 (7.8%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 4,390 (13.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 25 (5.9%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 3,564 (10.8%) |
| Median Personal Income | 635 | 805 | 761 |
| –$0 to 399 | 592 (28.8%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 34,281 (26.4%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 633 (30.8%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 33,372 (25.7%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 487 (23.7%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 33,112 (25.5%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 276 (13.4%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 24,023 (18.5%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 27 (1.3%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 2,337 (1.8%) |
| –$3,500+ | 41 (2.0%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 2,727 (2.1%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 36.6% | 22.8% | 26.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 12.1% | 24.4% | 19.3% |
| Largest Income Group | $800 - 1,499 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 4,017 | 6,376 | 5,602 |
| SEIFA Score | 1.3 | 5.6 | 3.6 |
Rockhampton City at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$466/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+3.9%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 3.9% year on year to $466/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 833 | 9,275,218 | 43,694 |
| –Owned Outright | 23.6% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 21.6% | 36.2% | 37.1% |
| –Rented | 54.8% | 31.7% | 29.8% |
| –Detached Houses | 62.3% | 72.5% | 88.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 9.0% | 12.6% | 6.0% |
| –Apartments | 28.7% | 14.3% | 4.8% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,083 | 1,863 | 1,517 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 250 | 375 | 300 |
| –$0-149/wk | 16.4% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| –$150-349/wk | 64.1% | 33.4% | 58.9% |
| –$350-649/wk | 18.5% | 50.9% | 32.0% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| –>$950/wk | 1.0% | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 827 | 1,189 | 950 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 22.4% | 24.6% | 23.2% |
| –Rent / Income | 22.4% | 21.5% | 19.8% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 829 | 10,142,077 | 46,750 |
| Median Household Size | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 830 | 9,275,217 | 43,693 |
| –Lone Person Households | 43.5% | 25.6% | 26.3% |
| –Group Households | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 51.0% | 70.5% | 70.6% |
| –Couple with Children | 11.2% | 31.4% | 28.2% |
| –Couple No Children | 20.6% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| –One Parent Family | 16.1% | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Currently Married | 25.1% | 46.5% | 44.9% |
| Never Married | 47.8% | 36.5% | 36.0% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 18.4% | 30.4% | 17.1% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 12.5% | 20.0% | 12.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 3.9% | 7.6% | 2.8% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 7.6% | 10.8% | 8.5% |
| –Certificate | 28.8% | 22.0% | 30.8% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 45.2% | 36.8% | 43.4% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 11,054 | 63 |
| Total School Attendance | 105 | 4,176,099 | 22,770 |
| ICSEA Score | 926 | 1,001 | 949 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 13 | 100 | 23 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockhampton Special School | Combined | 105 | 926 | 0.65 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
712m · score 96
Hospital
22km · score 71
Shopping Centre
1.7km · score 98
Banks
1.5km · score 90
Pharmacy
604m · score 98
Fitness Centre
665m · score 100
Schools
831m · score 74
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 51.3% | 55.7% | 53.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 8.2% | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 56.6% | 69.8% | 64.7% |
| One Long Term Condition | 26.1% | 20.5% | 22.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 10.4% | 6.4% | 8.0% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 6.9% | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| –Arthritis | 10.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| –Asthma | 10.0% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| –Cancer | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 7.1% | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| –Heart Disease | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Lung Condition | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 12.1% | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| –Stroke | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Other Condition | 8.1% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 14.8% | 29.3% | 10.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 70.7% | 89.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% | 83.8% | 87.6% |
| Speak English Only | 91.2% | 76.4% | 94.3% |
| Speak Other Language | 8.8% | 23.6% | 5.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | Australian |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 50.3% | 47.5% | 56.3% |
| –Hinduism | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| –Islam | 0.6% | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| –No Religion | 45.1% | 41.6% | 41.1% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Rockhampton City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42 | 38 | 39 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 35 to 44 |
| Children (0-14) | 13.9% | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 68.0% | 64.7% | 62.4% |
| Seniors (65+) | 19.4% | 17.8% | 19.0% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 19.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 49.0% | 55.0% | 60.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Rockhampton City contains 2 Long Day Care centres (117 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional Qld average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.2 - placing the area among the top 30% nationally for supply per child. With projected population growth of 4.1% between now and 2041, and 8.3% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 49.8%, as well as lower quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 5.1 per 100 residents with 105 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks while fees are notably lower than national averages.
6 school catchments intersect Rockhampton City (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 3,672 children aged under 5 reside, served by 2,690 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.4 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts