Frenchville
QLD 4701 • Rest of QLD
About Frenchville
Frenchville is a popular residential suburb of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, situated at the base of Mount Archer in the Berserker Range, about 6 kilometres northeast of the city centre. With a population approaching 9,000, it's one of North Rockhampton's most sought-after suburbs, named after French botanist Anthelme Thozet who established nurseries in the area during the 1860s. The suburb offers modern homes with a backdrop of rugged mountain scenery.
Daily life in Frenchville centres on family and community, with excellent schools including Frenchville State School and North Rockhampton State High nearby. The Dean Street shopping strip provides local retail needs, while the Frenchville Sports Club (now in neighbouring Berserker) is a community institution since 1948. The suburb attracts families and professionals working in Rockhampton's mining, agriculture, and services sectors who appreciate modern housing, good schools, and easy access to Mount Archer's national park trails.
Frenchville falls under postcode 4701 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keppel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 402 — Rockhampton City via Stockland 15-20 min
- 404 — Rockhampton City 19 min
Commute to Rockhampton
🛣️ No train service in Rockhampton. Bus services run regularly via Sunbus. Most residents drive.
Local shops on Dean Street accessible on foot for nearby residents; car needed for most travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berserker Street
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185 Main Street
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Frenchville Road
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Cnr Bruce Highway and Farm Street
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Farm Street
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Cnr Carlton Street and Yaamba Road
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2 Schoolhouse Street, Berserker
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445 Paterson Street
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480 Norman Road
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242 Thozet Road
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Berserker Street
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Main Street
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307 Dean Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 142
- 2. England 138
- 3. India 61
- 4. Philippines 61
- 5. South Africa 56
- 6. China 40
- 7. Brazil 34
- 8. Vietnam 27
- 9. Sri Lanka 24
- 10. Nepal 20
- 11. United States 18
- 12. Scotland 17
- 13. Bangladesh 15
- 14. South Korea 15
- 15. Papua New Guinea 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
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