Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Rockhampton vs Rockhampton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. North Rockhampton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Rockhampton (949) sits above Rockhampton (945).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

North Rockhampton edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 945).

Common questionsNorth Rockhampton vs Rockhampton

Common questions

Does North Rockhampton or Rockhampton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Rockhampton scores 949 vs 945 in Rockhampton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

North Rockhampton
Metric
Rockhampton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$265/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
43,828
Population
17,312
37
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
949
Avg ICSEA
945

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).