Council
Population Overview
Total Population
81,968
Males
40,486 (49.4%)
Females
41,482 (50.6%)
Indigenous
7,102 (8.7%)
Born in Australia
89.2%
English Only at Home
93.0%
Australian Citizens
72,162
Other Languages
7.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$758/week
Annual Personal Income
$39,416
Median Household Income
$1,477/week
Annual Household Income
$76,804
Median Family Income
$1,888/week
Annual Family Income
$98,176
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$280
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,400
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
67,708 (89.2%)
Born Overseas
8,180 (10.8%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
29,337 (49.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,903 (8.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
16,778 (28.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,857 (6.5%)
Year 8 or Below
4,034 (6.8%)
Did Not Go to School
367 (0.6%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
22,930
Employed Part-time
11,432
Total Employed
36,980
Unemployed
2,238
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Participation Rate
60%
Labour Force
39,211
Not in Labour Force
20,620
Family Composition
Total Families
21,022
Couple - No Children
7,951 (37.8%)
Couple with Children
8,307 (39.5%)
One Parent Family
4,360 (20.7%)
Other Family
401 (1.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
26,363 (88.1%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,987 (6.6%)
Flat/Apartment
1,348 (4.5%)
Other Dwelling
135 (0.5%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
29,911
Unoccupied Dwellings
3,579
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
1,962 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle
10,734 (36.5%)
2 Vehicles
10,839 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles
3,835 (13.0%)
4+ Vehicles
2,040 (6.9%)
Total Dwellings
29,409
Crime Statistics (Calendar year 2025)
Recorded incidents from the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Rates are per 100,000 residents (annual rate = sum of monthly rates within 2025). Trends compare the 2025 annual rate to 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
1,754.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.3%
10yr Up 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
626.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 172.5%
Non-FV assault
2,283.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 206.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
37.1 / 100k
2yr Down 40.8%
10yr Up 25.8%
Steal from vehicle
969 / 100k
2yr Up 17.2%
10yr Up 20.7%
Show all 74 QPS offence categories
| Offence | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| Other Offences | 8,015 | 9,301.6 |
| Offences Against Property | 7,644 | 8,871 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 3,414 | 3,962 |
| Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 2,803 | 3,252.9 |
| Offences Against the Person | 2,535 | 2,941.9 |
| Assault | 1,968 | 2,283.9 |
| Drug Offences | 1,955 | 2,268.8 |
| Unlawful Entry | 1,461 | 1,695.5 |
| Other Property Damage | 1,412 | 1,638.7 |
| Good Order Offences | 1,252 | 1,453 |
| Other Stealing | 1,231 | 1,428.6 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 1,161 | 1,347.4 |
| Shop Stealing | 1,100 | 1,276.6 |
| Possess Drugs | 938 | 1,088.6 |
| Common Assault' | 906 | 1,051.4 |
| Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 835 | 969 |
| Other Drug Offences | 834 | 967.9 |
| Serious Assault | 798 | 926.1 |
| Drink Driving | 773 | 897.1 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling | 756 | 877.4 |
| Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 741 | 859.9 |
| Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 717 | 832.1 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 573 | 665 |
| Fraud | 568 | 659.2 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 540 | 626.7 |
| Public Nuisance | 464 | 538.5 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 396 | 459.6 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 325 | 377.2 |
| Disqualified Driving | 316 | 366.7 |
| Other Fraud | 285 | 330.7 |
| Sexual Offences | 262 | 304.1 |
| Fraud by Credit Card | 259 | 300.6 |
| Stealing from Dwellings | 248 | 287.8 |
| Serious Assault (Other) | 227 | 263.4 |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 225 | 261.1 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 206 | 239.1 |
| Weapons Act Offences - Other | 201 | 233.3 |
| Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 158 | 183.4 |
| Sell Supply Drugs | 154 | 178.7 |
| Other Sexual Offences | 145 | 168.3 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop | 132 | 153.2 |
| Rape and Attempted Rape | 117 | 135.8 |
| Life Endangering Acts | 116 | 134.6 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 107 | 124.2 |
| Possess Property Suspected Stolen | 106 | 123 |
| Possess etc. Tainted Property | 94 | 109.1 |
| Stalking | 85 | 98.6 |
| Robbery | 77 | 89.4 |
| Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle | 72 | 83.6 |
| Armed Robbery | 45 | 52.2 |
| Arson | 43 | 49.9 |
| Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling | 39 | 45.3 |
| Grievous Assault | 37 | 42.9 |
| Unarmed Robbery | 32 | 37.1 |
| Disobey Move-on Direction | 30 | 34.8 |
| Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 29 | 33.7 |
| Fare Evasion | 17 | 19.7 |
| Trafficking Drugs | 15 | 17.4 |
| Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 14 | 16.2 |
| Produce Drugs | 14 | 16.2 |
| Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 13 | 15.1 |
| Identity Fraud | 11 | 12.8 |
| Fraud by Computer | 11 | 12.8 |
| Coercive Control | 9 | 10.4 |
| Unlawful Possess Concealable Firearm | 6 | 7 |
| Receiving Stolen Property | 6 | 7 |
| Stock Related Offences | 3 | 3.5 |
| Other Homicide | 2 | 2.3 |
| Fraud by Cheque | 2 | 2.3 |
| Bomb Possess and/or use of | 2 | 2.3 |
| Homicide (Murder) | 1 | 1.2 |
| Driving Causing Death | 1 | 1.2 |
| Attempted Murder | 1 | 1.2 |
| Extortion | 1 | 1.2 |
Suburbs in this Council (55)
Allenstown (2,762)Alton Downs (1,324)Bajool (447)Baree (201)Berserker (7,020)Boulder Creek (13)Bouldercombe (1,117)Dalma (95)Depot Hill (995)Fairy Bower (99)Fletcher CreekFrenchville (8,982)Garnant (90)Gogango (184)Gracemere (12,023)Greenlake (3)Hamilton Creek (76)Horse Creek (83)Johnsons Hill (7)Kabra (430)Kalapa (97)Kawana (4,434)Koongal (4,252)Lakes Creek (633)Leydens Hill (10)Limestone (16)Limestone Creek (179)Marmor (208)Midgee (90)Moongan (120)Morinish (62)Mount Morgan (2,018)Nine Mile (84)Nine Mile Creek (23)Norman Gardens (10,534)Oakey Creek (12)Park Avenue (5,292)Parkhurst (3,043)Pink Lily (193)Port AlmaPort Curtis (309)Ridgelands (195)Rockhampton City (2,059)South Yaamba (79)Stanwell (301)Struck Oil (151)The Common (4)The Mine (23)The Range (5,231)Trotter Creek (12)Walmul (21)Walterhall (156)Wandal (3,949)West Rockhampton (1,848)Wura (17)