Rockhampton City at a glance
Median house
$255,000
Median unit
$475,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,059
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Rockhampton City.
The postcode for Rockhampton City is 4700 (QLD).
The median house price in Rockhampton City is $255,000.
Rockhampton City (4700) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $255,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Rockhampton City has roughly 2,059 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rockhampton City scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rockhampton City's population at 2,059, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,059
Median age
42
Family households
51%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $255,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $475,000, roughly -86% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $51,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Rockhampton City on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$255,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$255,000
$475,000
2,059
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.40% (median rent $265/wk against a $255,000 price tag). Units yield 2.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.40%
Based on $255,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.74%
Based on $475,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
4,087
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
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rockhampton City.
Local schools for Rockhampton City
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rockhampton Special School
The Hall State School
Rockhampton State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rockhampton City.
- What is the median house price in Rockhampton City?
- The median house price in Rockhampton City, QLD 4700 is $255,000. The median unit price is $475,000.
- What is the Rockhampton City postcode?
- Rockhampton City is in the 4700 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Rockhampton City?
- Rockhampton City is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4700, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Rockhampton City?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Rockhampton City?
- There are 20 schools serving Rockhampton City on this page, including Rockhampton Special School, The Cathedral College, Kingsley College.
- How walkable is Rockhampton City?
- Rockhampton City has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rockhampton City?
- Rockhampton City is close to Rockhampton, Rockhampton Dc, North Rockhampton, Rockhampton North, Allenstown.
- What is the population of Rockhampton City?
- The population of Rockhampton City is approximately 2,059 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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