Rockhampton Regional Council

Etna Creek

QLD4702

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,029

Median age: 35

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences2,619 (19.1%)
Offences Against Property1,702 (12.4%)
Drug Offences927 (6.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)791 (5.8%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order774 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Etna Creek.

Local schools for Etna Creek

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Government School Catchment

The Caves State School

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Parkhurst State School

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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.

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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