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Rockhampton

333,894 km²

Growth and steady change have shaped Rockhampton into a regional hub of Central Queensland. The city serves as a major service centre for the surrounding highlands, balancing a large residential population with its role as a commercial base. It is a place where traditional industries meet a growing urban community, maintaining a distinct regional identity while expanding its reach across the state.

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First Nations

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Rockhampton has a larger First Nations population than about 83% of similar areas. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 22, and school completion rates are much higher here than in most similar areas.

29,507 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.8% Year 12 Here 38.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

14.9% Unemployment Here 14.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$531 Median income Here $531 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,391 Household income Here $1,391 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Most of the city is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9, which is far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Access to essentials is limited, as only 16.6% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport.

2.9 Walk score

3.2 Types ≤15 min