West Rockhampton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,848
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about West Rockhampton.
The postcode for West Rockhampton is 4700 (QLD).
West Rockhampton (4700) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
West Rockhampton has roughly 1,848 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
West Rockhampton scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Rockhampton's population at 1,848, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,848
Median age
36
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
1,848
Median age: 36
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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 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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in West Rockhampton.
Local schools for West Rockhampton
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Government School Catchment
Crescent Lagoon State School
The Hall State School
Rockhampton State High School
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Frequently asked
About West Rockhampton.
- What is the West Rockhampton postcode?
- West Rockhampton is in the 4700 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is West Rockhampton?
- West Rockhampton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4700, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in West Rockhampton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in West Rockhampton?
- There are 20 schools serving West Rockhampton on this page, including Crescent Lagoon State School, The Rockhampton Grammar School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is West Rockhampton?
- West Rockhampton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Rockhampton?
- West Rockhampton is close to Rockhampton Hospital, Rockhampton North, Wandal, Allenstown, Rockhampton City.
- What is the population of West Rockhampton?
- The population of West Rockhampton is approximately 1,848 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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