Moving to Berserker QLD 4701
What the official numbers say about living in Berserker — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $260 a week, against a median household income of $1,171 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Berserker shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,241 → 7,020 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, New Zealand, England; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Berserker scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers).
Nearest train station: Rockhampton, 3.4 km south-west.
Nearest railway halt: Archer Park, 2.6 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Rockhampton, 3 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Rockhampton Airport, 5.6 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 521 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 30 schools · 50 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 47 parks — see them all on the Berserker profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Marys Catholic Primary School 250 m · Berserker State School 500 m · North Rockhampton State High School 1.3 km · Senior School campus (Main Street) 1.5 km · Central Queensland Christian College 1.6 km · Rockhampton North Special School 1.7 km · Emmaus College 1.7 km · Saint Josephs Primary School 1.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 500 m · Flavourin 600 m · Coles 900 m · Aldi 950 m · Woolworths 1.1 km · IGA 2 km · Foodworks 2.2 km · Coles 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: McLeod Park 800 m · Elizabeth Park 850 m · Margaret Hale Park 900 m · "The Flat" Park 1 km · Kershaw Gardens 1.1 km · Yewdale Park 1.2 km · Birdwood Park 1.2 km · Tom Nutley Field 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Berserker, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Blue-faced Honeyeater · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Berserker, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker here | 7,020 | — | 1/10 | 14% |
| Park Avenue | 5,292 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Frenchville | 8,982 | — | 5/10 | 36% |
| Koongal | 4,252 | — | 1/10 | 22% |
| Rockhampton City | 2,059 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Depot Hill | 995 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Kawana | 4,434 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Rockhampton — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Capricornia — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4701 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Berserker profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $260 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,241 people to 7,020. It sits about 521 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Rockhampton station is roughly 3.4 km away. Local government is Rockhampton council, and the federal seat is Capricornia.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Berserker vs Park Avenue · Berserker vs Frenchville.
Nearby guides: Park Avenue · Frenchville · Koongal · Rockhampton City · Depot Hill · Kawana.
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