Rockhampton Regional Council
The Caves
The Caves at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
680
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about The Caves.
The Caves (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
The Caves has roughly 680 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
The Caves 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, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Caves's population at 680, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
680
Median age
40
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
680
Median age: 40
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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.
13,695
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.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in The Caves.
Local schools for The Caves
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Government School Catchment
The Caves State School
Milman State School
Parkhurst State School
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Frequently asked
About The Caves.
- What is the The Caves postcode?
- The Caves is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Caves?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in The Caves?
- There are 11 schools serving The Caves on this page, including The Caves State School, Carinity Education - Rockhampton, Milman State School.
- How walkable is The Caves?
- The Caves has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Caves?
- The Caves is close to Etna Creek, Wattlebank, Glendale, Barmoya, Milman.
- What is the population of The Caves?
- The Caves has approximately 680 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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