Bouldercombe at a glance
Median house
$470,000
Median unit
$246,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,117
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Bouldercombe.
The postcode for Bouldercombe is 4702 (QLD).
The median house price in Bouldercombe is $470,000.
Bouldercombe (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland. The median house here is $470,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Bouldercombe has roughly 1,117 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Bouldercombe 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bouldercombe's population at 1,117, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,117
Median age
46
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $470,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $246,960, roughly 47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $94,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Bouldercombe on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$470,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$470,000
$246,960
1,117
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.65% (median rent $330/wk against a $470,000 price tag). Units yield 6.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.65%
Based on $470,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.53%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Bouldercombe.
Local schools for Bouldercombe
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bouldercombe State School
Mount Morgan State High School
Mount Morgan Central State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bouldercombe.
- What is the median house price in Bouldercombe?
- The median house price in Bouldercombe, QLD 4702 is $470,000. The median unit price is $246,960.
- What is the Bouldercombe postcode?
- Bouldercombe is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Bouldercombe?
- Bouldercombe is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bouldercombe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Bouldercombe?
- There are 13 schools serving Bouldercombe on this page, including Bouldercombe State School, Mount Morgan State High School, Mount Morgan Central State School.
- How walkable is Bouldercombe?
- Bouldercombe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bouldercombe?
- Bouldercombe is close to Struck Oil, Moonmera, Leydens Hill, Limestone, Moongan.
- What is the population of Bouldercombe?
- The population of Bouldercombe is approximately 1,117 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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