Arcturus at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Arcturus.
The postcode for Arcturus is 4702 (QLD).
Arcturus (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Arcturus has roughly 130 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Arcturus scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arcturus's population at 130, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
130
Median age
32
Family households
81%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$10/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Rockhampton Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Arcturus.
Local schools for Arcturus
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Government School Catchment
Baralaba State School
Moura State School
Moura State High School
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Frequently asked
About Arcturus.
- What is the Arcturus postcode?
- Arcturus is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Arcturus?
- Arcturus is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arcturus?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $10.
- What schools are in Arcturus?
- There are 4 schools serving Arcturus on this page, including Baralaba State School, Moura State School, Moura State High School.
- How walkable is Arcturus?
- Arcturus has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Arcturus?
- Arcturus is close to Anakie Siding, Cheeseborough, Sapphire Central, Humboldt, Rewan.
- What is the population of Arcturus?
- The population of Arcturus is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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