The Range

QLD 4700 • Rest of QLD

5,231
Population (2021)
$43,784
Median Income
3.68 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentEstablishedSuburban

About The Range

The Range is a well-regarded residential suburb of Rockhampton, the regional capital of Central Queensland, situated approximately 640 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb sits within the Rockhampton Regional Council area at an elevation of around 55 metres, offering pleasant elevated aspects above the Fitzroy River valley. With a population of approximately 5,231 and a median household income of around $2,034 per week, The Range is one of the more prosperous areas within Rockhampton.

The Range attracts families and established professionals drawn to its spacious blocks, quality housing stock, and proximity to Rockhampton's key amenities including schools, parks, and the CBD. The suburb has a relatively young median age of 38 and a strong proportion of family households. Rockhampton itself is known as Australia's beef capital, and The Range reflects the confident, community-oriented character that defines much of Central Queensland's urban residential life.

The Range falls under postcode 4700 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4700
Urban Area
Rockhampton
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.39°, 150.50°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
3.68 km²
Elevation
55m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,400
Census 2021
5,231
3.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,580
Income 2021
$43,784
26.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,290
Born Overseas 690

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 114
  • 2. India 87
  • 3. New Zealand 80
  • 4. South Africa 47
  • 5. Sri Lanka 39
  • 6. Philippines 36
  • 7. Canada 24
  • 8. China 21
  • 9. Scotland 20
  • 10. Ireland 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,074
English 2,059
Irish 797
Scottish 670
German 323
Australian Aboriginal 216
Indian 128
Italian 87
Chinese 80
Dutch 68

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,687
Both parents born in Australia
781
Both parents born overseas
446
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.1%
No Religion
30.5%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
235 (4.5%)
5-14 years
769 (14.7%)
15-19 years
560 (10.7%)
20-24 years
319 (6.1%)
25-34 years
555 (10.6%)
35-44 years
524 (10.0%)
45-54 years
665 (12.7%)
55-64 years
586 (11.2%)
65-74 years
401 (7.7%)
75-84 years
371 (7.1%)
85+ years
250 (4.8%)

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