Depot Hill at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
995
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Depot Hill.
The postcode for Depot Hill is 4700 (QLD).
Depot Hill (4700) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Depot Hill has roughly 995 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Depot Hill scores 4/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Depot Hill's population at 995, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
995
Median age
37
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
995
Median age: 37
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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 Livingstone Shire 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.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire 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.
4
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Depot Hill.
Local schools for Depot Hill
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Government School Catchment
Depot Hill State School
Rockhampton Special School
Allenstown State School
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Frequently asked
About Depot Hill.
- What is the Depot Hill postcode?
- Depot Hill is in the 4700 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Depot Hill?
- Depot Hill is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4700, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Depot Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Depot Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Depot Hill on this page, including Depot Hill State School, Rockhampton Special School, The Cathedral College.
- How walkable is Depot Hill?
- Depot Hill has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Depot Hill?
- Depot Hill is close to Rockhampton Dc, The Common, Rockhampton City, Rockhampton, Allenstown.
- What is the population of Depot Hill?
- The population of Depot Hill is approximately 995 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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