QLD4700· Pop. 17,312Livingstone

ROCKHAMPTON CITY

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROCKHAMPTON CITY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$265/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.26%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ROCKHAMPTON CITY is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 7.8% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,403/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.8%

60.2% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+2.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

20.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

870 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

520.2 km

Regional

Days on market

41 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

35.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

17.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

357/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4700

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1039

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1026

The Hall State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 936

Crescent Lagoon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 903

Port Curtis Road State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 890

Allenstown State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 884

Depot Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 819

🎓Secondary (2)

The Cathedral College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1031

Rockhampton State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 910

📚Combined (2)

The Rockhampton Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1069

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1022

⭐Special (2)

Rockhampton Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 925

Rockhampton Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 868

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

57/ 100

13.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

948ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

29/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 12 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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