# Economy & Advantage — Rockhampton

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Area: Rockhampton (Council (LGA))

More than 5,700 businesses operate across Rockhampton, making it a major economic hub for the region. While the city supports a high number of enterprises and new homes, overall levels of wealth and job skills are lower than in most other areas.

The typical resident has less access to money and resources than most people across the country. This is reflected in an overall advantage score of 924, which is smaller than about 72% of similar areas.

Rockhampton is larger than about 83% of areas at its level with 85,794 residents. However, its population grew by 3.5% since 2021, which is well below the Queensland figure of 8.7%.

The city is a significant center for commerce with 5,721 businesses, a figure larger than about 78% of similar areas. This activity is supported by 202 approved dwellings, which is also higher than most comparable areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 924 | — |
| Population estimate | 85,794 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 3.5% | — |
| Businesses | 5,721 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 202 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA36370/rockhampton/topic/economy-advantage