Moving to Rockhampton City QLD 4700
What the official numbers say about living in Rockhampton City — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,118 a week.
About 44% of homes are owner-occupied and 55% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Rockhampton City shrank 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,244 → 2,059 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Nepali, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rockhampton City scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Rockhampton, 1.3 km south.
Nearest railway halt: Archer Park, 400 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Rockhampton, 500 m west.
Nearest airport: Rockhampton Airport, 3.5 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 520 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 27 schools · 51 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 45 parks — see them all on the Rockhampton City profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rockhampton Special School 550 m · Central Queensland Christian College 900 m · The Cathedral College 1 km · Rockhampton State High School 1.2 km · The Hall State School 1.3 km · Allenstown State School 1.6 km · Rockhampton Grammar School 1.7 km · Rockhampton Girls Grammar School 1.8 km
Groceries: Coles 200 m · Foodworks 600 m · Woolworths 1.6 km · Peries IGA Wandal 1.6 km · Flavourin 2 km · Aldi 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · Aldi 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Kingel Park 200 m · Cameron's Corner 250 m · Riverside Park 500 m · Leichhardt Park 650 m · Rotary Park 650 m · Central Park 700 m · Toonooba Park 700 m · Jeffries Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rockhampton City, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Pacific Black Duck · Torresian Crow · Blue-faced Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rockhampton City, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhampton City here | 2,059 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Allenstown | 2,762 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Depot Hill | 995 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Wandal | 3,949 | — | 3/10 | 15% |
| The Range | 5,231 | — | 8/10 | 18% |
| West Rockhampton | 1,848 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Berserker | 7,020 | — | 1/10 | 14% |
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 4700 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rockhampton City profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 55% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,244 people to 2,059. It sits about 520 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Rockhampton station is roughly 1.3 km away. Local government is Rockhampton council, and the federal seat is Capricornia.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Rockhampton City vs Allenstown · Rockhampton City vs Wandal.
Nearby guides: Allenstown · Depot Hill · Wandal · The Range · West Rockhampton · Berserker.
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