Rockhampton Regional Council
Keppel Sands
Keppel Sands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
374
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Keppel Sands.
Keppel Sands (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Keppel Sands has roughly 374 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Keppel Sands 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Keppel Sands's population at 374, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
374
Median age
58
Family households
65%
Lone person
38%
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)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
374
Median age: 58
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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
Education
Schools in Keppel Sands.
Local schools for Keppel Sands
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Keppel Sands State School
Coowonga State School
Emu Park State School
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Frequently asked
About Keppel Sands.
- What is the Keppel Sands postcode?
- Keppel Sands is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Keppel Sands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Keppel Sands?
- There are 5 schools serving Keppel Sands on this page, including Keppel Sands State School, Coowonga State School, Emu Park State School.
- How walkable is Keppel Sands?
- Keppel Sands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Keppel Sands?
- Keppel Sands is close to Joskeleigh, Coowonga, Emu Park, Zilzie, Tungamull.
- What is the population of Keppel Sands?
- Keppel Sands has approximately 374 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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