Rodds Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
133
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Rodds Bay.
The postcode for Rodds Bay is 4678 (QLD).
Rodds Bay (4678) sits in the Gladstone region of Queensland.
Rodds Bay has roughly 133 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rodds Bay 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rodds Bay's population at 133, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
133
Median age
60
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
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)
$233/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
133
Median age: 60
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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 Gladstone 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.
9,956
total offences in 2026 across the Gladstone 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.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Rodds Bay.
Local schools for Rodds Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bororen State School
Miriam Vale State School
Tannum Sands State High School
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Frequently asked
About Rodds Bay.
- What is the Rodds Bay postcode?
- Rodds Bay is in the 4678 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- Where is Rodds Bay?
- Rodds Bay is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4678, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rodds Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $233, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Rodds Bay?
- There are 11 schools serving Rodds Bay on this page, including Bororen State School, Miriam Vale State School, Tannum Sands State High School.
- How walkable is Rodds Bay?
- Rodds Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rodds Bay?
- Rodds Bay is close to Turkey Beach, Eurimbula, Foreshores, Bororen, Iveragh.
- What is the population of Rodds Bay?
- The population of Rodds Bay is approximately 133 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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