Sapphire Central at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,214
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Sapphire Central.
The postcode for Sapphire Central is 4702 (QLD).
Sapphire Central (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Sapphire Central has roughly 1,214 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sapphire Central 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sapphire Central's population at 1,214, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,214
Median age
59
Family households
46%
Lone person
51%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,214
Median age: 59
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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.
22,105
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.
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Education
Schools in Sapphire Central.
Local schools for Sapphire Central
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Government School Catchment
Baralaba State School
Moura State School
Moura State High School
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Frequently asked
About Sapphire Central.
- What is the Sapphire Central postcode?
- Sapphire Central is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Sapphire Central?
- Sapphire Central is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sapphire Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Sapphire Central?
- There are 4 schools serving Sapphire Central on this page, including Baralaba State School, Moura State School, Moura State High School.
- How walkable is Sapphire Central?
- Sapphire Central has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sapphire Central?
- Sapphire Central is close to Anakie Siding, Cheeseborough, Humboldt, Rewan, Alberta.
- What is the population of Sapphire Central?
- The population of Sapphire Central is approximately 1,214 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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