Rockhampton Regional Council
Etna Creek
Etna Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,029
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Etna Creek.
Etna Creek (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Etna Creek has roughly 1,029 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Etna Creek 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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Etna Creek's population at 1,029, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,029
Median age
35
Family households
92%
Lone person
16%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,029
Median age: 35
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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.
13,695
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
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Education
Schools in Etna Creek.
Local schools for Etna Creek
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Government School Catchment
The Caves State School
Parkhurst State School
Glenmore State High School
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Frequently asked
About Etna Creek.
- What is the Etna Creek postcode?
- Etna Creek is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Etna Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Etna Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Etna Creek on this page, including Carinity Education - Rockhampton, The Caves State School, Parkhurst State School.
- How walkable is Etna Creek?
- Etna Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Etna Creek?
- Etna Creek is close to Glendale, The Caves, Rockyview, Glenlee, Wattlebank.
- What is the population of Etna Creek?
- Etna Creek has approximately 1,029 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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