Bouldercombe
QLD 4702 • Rest of QLD
About Bouldercombe
Bouldercombe is a rural town and locality in Queensland's Rockhampton Region, situated approximately 23 kilometres south-southwest of Rockhampton CBD at the foothills of the Dee Range. Covering 161 km² at an elevation of 75 metres, the area recorded 1,117 residents at the 2021 census — a community that has remained relatively stable, with a median age of 46 reflecting a predominantly established, middle-aged demographic. The locality falls within the Rockhampton Region Council and the state electorate of Mirani.
Bouldercombe offers an affordable rural lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of Rockhampton, Queensland's beef capital. The community is predominantly Anglo-Australian, with a strong agricultural and pastoral tradition, and the area's generous property sizes attract families and retirees seeking space and quietude at accessible prices. The nearby Stanwell Power Station and Mount Morgan provide local employment options, while Rockhampton's full range of shops, hospitals, and schools is around a 25-minute drive away.
Bouldercombe falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Rockhampton Transit — Mount Morgan – Rockhampton CBD 30–40 min to Rockhampton
Commute to Rockhampton
🛣️ Most residents rely on private vehicles. Gracemere, 17.6 km to the north, provides a closer option for shopping and services. The Capricorn Highway is the main arterial road.
Bouldercombe is a rural locality where a private vehicle is essential. There are no footpaths or local retail strips. Gracemere and Rockhampton are the closest centres for services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cook Street
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Dawson Highway
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1 Power Street
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Main Street
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Burnett Highway
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125 Annie Drive
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Off Capricorn Highway
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269 Coowonga Road
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Cnr Kennedy & Normanby Streets
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Dingo-Mount Flora Road
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Old Cullen-La-Ringo Road
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Wills Street
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Rannes Road
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O'Shanesy Street
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Threeways Road
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Keppel Sands Road
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Rogers Street
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11 Mason Avenue
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43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
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16 Warrijo Street
Housing 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 20
- 2. England 11
- 3. Philippines 10
- 4. Thailand 4
- 5. Singapore 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)