🔍

West Rockhampton

QLD 4700 • Rest of QLD

1,848
Population (2021)
$37,648
Median Income
6.33 km²
Area
$258/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableRegionalEstablished

About West Rockhampton

West Rockhampton is a residential suburb of Rockhampton city in Central Queensland, located approximately 3 kilometres west of the city centre. The suburb covers 6.6 square kilometres and recorded a population of 1,848 in the 2021 census. Sitting at the gateway to Rockhampton's western approaches, it is a well-established working-class suburb with a mix of older Queenslander-style homes and more contemporary residences.

The suburb benefits from its proximity to Rockhampton's amenities, including schools, hospitals, shopping centres and recreational facilities. The nearby Fitzroy River and local parks provide green spaces for outdoor activities, while the famous Rockhampton Droughtmaster bull statues — icons of the region's beef cattle industry — are a landmark feature of the wider area. West Rockhampton suits families and working households seeking affordable housing within easy reach of Central Queensland's largest regional city.

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

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4700
Urban Area
Rockhampton
LGA / Council
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
Capricornia
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.39°, 150.48°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.33 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton
3.5 km
Sunlander / Spirit of Queensland (Brisbane–Cairns)

Bus Services

  • Capricorn Enterprise local bus network — Rockhampton CBD / Stockland ~10–15 min

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
No suburban rail; nearest station 3.5 km away
By Bus
~10–15 min by local bus
By Car (Peak)
~8 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~6 min

🛣️ 619 km NNW of Brisbane (~7h drive). Most residents commute locally within Rockhampton.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Suburban street network with some footpaths; most errands require a car, though the CBD is a short drive away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$258
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,215
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9%

53 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,825
Census 2021
1,848
▲ 1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,784
Income 2021
$37,648
▲ 22.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,599
Born Overseas 125

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 20
  • 2. England 19
  • 3. Philippines 13
  • 4. New Zealand 10
  • 5. Germany 9
  • 6. Malaysia 7
  • 7. Thailand 5
  • 8. Wales 5
  • 9. Singapore 4
  • 10. Sri Lanka 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 762
English 756
Irish 202
Australian Aboriginal 184
Scottish 182
German 110
Italian 30
Indian 28
Filipino 21
Chinese 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,413
Both parents born in Australia
155
Both parents born overseas
154
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.1%
No Religion
38.4%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
114 (6.2%)
5-14 years
242 (13.1%)
15-19 years
114 (6.2%)
20-24 years
127 (6.9%)
25-34 years
290 (15.7%)
35-44 years
183 (9.9%)
45-54 years
231 (12.5%)
55-64 years
209 (11.3%)
65-74 years
163 (8.8%)
75-84 years
133 (7.2%)
85+ years
36 (1.9%)

Nearby Suburbs