Allenstown
QLD 4700 • Rest of QLD
About Allenstown
Allenstown is an established inner suburb of Rockhampton, located just 1.6 kilometres southwest of the Rockhampton CBD in Central Queensland. With a 2021 census population of 2,762 residents, it is one of the larger suburbs in the Rockhampton Region, covering 2.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 13 metres above sea level. The suburb was named after William Allen, a builder who sold land parcels following the Canoona gold rush around 1862, quickly establishing a residential community that became known locally as "Allen's town".
Allenstown Square is the suburb's main commercial hub, a neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by major supermarkets and specialty retailers after a significant 2012 refurbishment. The suburb has a diverse community with notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation — around 9.4% of residents. A median household income of ,147 per week and affordable rents (median 50/week) make it one of Rockhampton's more accessible inner suburbs for working families and singles. Rockhampton Cemetery, one of the region's oldest, is also located here.
Allenstown falls under postcode 4700 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Rockhampton Transit 20, 22 — Rockhampton CBD Approx 5-10 min
- Rockhampton Transit 21 — Rockhampton City / Wandal Approx 10 min
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Allenstown is close enough to the Rockhampton CBD to walk (approximately 20-25 minutes). The suburb is well-connected by Rockhampton Transit buses.
Proximity to the Rockhampton CBD and local Allenstown Square makes many daily errands achievable on foot or by short bus trip.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Denham and Agnes Streets
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Upper Dawson Road
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North Street Extended
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O'Connell Street
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335 Milman Road
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Port Curtis Road
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Archer Street
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Housing 2021 Census
112 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 51
- 2. India 47
- 3. England 25
- 4. Philippines 22
- 5. South Africa 18
- 6. Sri Lanka 14
- 7. China 13
- 8. Nepal 11
- 9. Singapore 9
- 10. Canada 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)