# Rockhampton

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Rockhampton › 4701, QLD

Area: 96 km²

Daily life in Rockhampton centers on a large-scale regional hub where car travel is essential and most residents live in detached houses. The community is growing, with a population of 63,151 that is slightly younger than the national average. It is a diverse place with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a workforce heavily focused on health and education. While it feels like a traditional Australian town, a high number of recent overseas arrivals has added to its cultural mix.

## Demographics & Identity

The area has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most, at 8.2%. It is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 37, and children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 63,151 | — |
| Median age | 37 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.2% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.8% | — |
| Children under 15 | 19.7% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.2% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.5%, Older adults (45–64) 23.7%, Children (0–14) 19.7%, Seniors (65+) 16.8%, Youth (15–24) 13.3%

**Marital status** — Married 41.8%, Never married 39.0%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 6.0%, Separated 3.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (82.5%), and the birthplace of those born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.8% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.5%, Philippines 1.4%, New Zealand 1.3%, England 1.3%, India 0.9%, China 0.7%, Vietnam 0.5%, South Africa 0.5%, Nepal 0.3%, Italy 0.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 40.5%, English 38.8%, Irish 11.0%, Scottish 9.8%, German 6.4%, Filipino 1.8%, Chinese 1.6%, Italian 1.4%, Indian 1.2%, Dutch 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Greek 0.3%

## Language

While English is the main language for 85.6% of people, the proportion using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Queensland average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.5% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.3% | -2.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.6%, Mandarin 0.7%, Tagalog 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Punjabi 0.3%, Hindi 0.2%, Cantonese 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Greek 0.0%, Italian 0.0%

## Religion

Over half the population identifies as Christian, and 36.8% have no religion. This figure has risen by 14 points since 2016, though it remains lower than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.8% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 51.5%, No religion 36.8%, Not stated 8.3%, Hinduism 1.2%, Buddhism 0.9%, Islam 0.6%, Other religions 0.6%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Higher education levels are lower than the national figure, but the area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees than most similar areas. Nearly half of residents completed Year 12, a figure that rose 4.7 points since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 48.9% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 15.5% | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 48.9%, Year 10 24.3%, Year 9 or below 11.5%, Year 11 6.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 36.7%, Bachelor degree 19.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.0%, Postgraduate degree 4.9%, Certificate I / II 3.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.3%, Management & commerce 14.6%, Health 12.0%, Society & culture 11.3%, Education 8.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.6%, Architecture & building 4.8%, Natural & physical sciences 1.7%, Agriculture & environment 1.7%, Information technology 1.6%, Creative arts 1.6%

## Income

Typical weekly family incomes are around $1,954, which is about the same as the state figure. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 6.7 points since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $776 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,487 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,954 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 28.3%, $650–$1,499 27.9%, Under $650 17.8%, $3,000–$3,999 9.0%, $4,000 or more 7.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.2%, $650–$1,499 32.0%, $1,500–$2,999 16.6%, $3,000 or more 3.1%

## Health & Disability

More people here need help with daily activities (7.7%) and have mental health conditions (11.1%) compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.1%, Arthritis 10.3%, Asthma 9.6%, Other condition 8.7%, Diabetes 5.6%, Heart disease 5.3%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 2.6%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.2%, One condition 20.4%, Two conditions 7.2%, Three or more 4.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering has fallen by 5.1 points since 2016 to 13.9%, which is lower than most areas. About 27.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate similar to the rest of the country.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.9% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.9% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.2% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Family sizes are typical for Australia, but there is a much higher proportion of one-parent families (19.4%) than in most other areas. About 28.9% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | — |
| One-parent families | 19.4% | — |
| People living alone | 28.9% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.9%, Couples without children 26.2%, One-parent families 19.4%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.4%, 1 person 28.9%, 3 people 14.5%, 4 people 14.3%, 5 people 5.8%, 6 or more 3.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are very common here, making up 85.8% of all homes. Rents are well below the national figure at $270 a week, and typical mortgage payments are also lower than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $270 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,387 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 32.5% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 29.1% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 76.5% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 35.5%, Rented 32.5%, Owned outright 29.1%, Other tenure 1.5%, Not stated 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.1%, Flat or apartment 5.5%, Other dwelling 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.5%, 4 bedrooms 25.8%, 2 bedrooms 18.4%, 5 or more 6.2%, 1 bedroom 3.1%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 55.1%, $350–$549 20.9%, Under $200 17.9%, $550–$749 1.4%, $750 or more 0.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 46.6%, Under $1,000 22.5%, $1,800–$2,999 20.2%, $3,000 or more 5.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 70.2% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.9%), and working from home is far less common than across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.4% | — |
| People working from home | 4.2% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 70.2%, Car (passenger) 6.8%, Worked at home 4.2%, Walked 2.5%, Bus 0.9%, Bicycle 0.6%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 37.5%, 2 vehicles 36.4%, 3 vehicles 12.4%, No vehicle 7.4%, 4 or more 6.3%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 19.4%, which is well above the national figure. Around 39.4% of residents moved house in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.4% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.4% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.4%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, which is the largest industry at 18.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 60.9% | — |
| Employed full-time | 62.4% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.6%, Education & training 10.6%, Retail trade 9.8%, Construction 7.5%, Accommodation & food 7.2%, Public administration & safety 6.8%, Manufacturing 6.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Other services 4.4%, Mining 4.1%, Professional & technical 3.6%, Electricity, gas & water 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Finance & insurance 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.3%, Technicians & trades 15.5%, Community & personal service 14.6%, Clerical & administrative 12.5%, Labourers 12.2%, Sales workers 9.0%, Managers 8.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.8%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, with a high number of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools and groceries. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 66.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 69.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 82.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 94.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 61.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 76 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.1% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL311004/rockhampton