Livingstone
North Rockhampton
North Rockhampton at a glance
Median house
$308,000
Median unit
$221,760
Population
43.8k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to North Rockhampton.
North Rockhampton (4701) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $308,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
North Rockhampton has roughly 43,828 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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Houses change hands at $308,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $221,760, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $62,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps North Rockhampton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$308,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $221,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$308,000
$221,760
43,828
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.56% (median rent $270/wk against a $308,000 price tag). Units yield 5.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.56%
Based on $308,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.39%
Based on $221,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Rockhampton's population at 43,828, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
43,828
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
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.
2,474
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Rockhampton.
Local schools for North Rockhampton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Berserker Street State School
Rockhampton Special School
Park Avenue State School
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Frequently asked
About North Rockhampton.
- What is the median house price in North Rockhampton?
- The median house price in North Rockhampton, QLD 4701 is $308,000. The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the North Rockhampton postcode?
- North Rockhampton is in the 4701 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in North Rockhampton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in North Rockhampton?
- There are 20 schools serving North Rockhampton on this page, including Kingsley College, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Berserker Street State School.
- What suburbs are near North Rockhampton?
- North Rockhampton is close to Rockhampton, Rockhampton City, Berserker, The Common, Rockhampton Dc.
- What is the population of North Rockhampton?
- North Rockhampton has approximately 43,828 residents. 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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