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West Rockhampton QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Rockhampton, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of West Rockhampton QLD is 1,848 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Rockhampton is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in West Rockhampton is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). West Rockhampton has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Rockhampton has a population density of 291.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Rockhampton is India. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Rockhampton is $1,215.

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West Rockhampton Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Rockhampton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$724/wk

$37,648 per year

#5059 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$258/wk

$1,118 per month

#6018 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,215/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Rockhampton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (886) Female 52.1% (962)

Population Density

291.9

people per km²

1,848 people · 6.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,777

Family income/wk

West Rockhampton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Rockhampton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.0% 218 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.0% 246 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Rockhampton Country of Birth

Australia

97.3%

India

1.4%

England

0.9%

Germany

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

West Rockhampton Religion

No Religion

40.5%

Catholic

23.9%

Anglican

14.6%

Not stated

8.7%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Rockhampton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

West Rockhampton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.4%

Malayalam

20.6%

Gujarati

11.8%

Thai

11.8%

SAL Tot

8.8%

SAL Tagalog

8.8%

Hindi

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

West Rockhampton Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 508 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 264 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 40 people

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Not in labour force

38.4% 507 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

West Rockhampton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

West Rockhampton Occupation

Professionals

29.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Managers

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Labourers

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

West Rockhampton Field of Study

Engineering

18.1%

Health

17.7%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Education

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Creative Arts

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

West Rockhampton Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Rockhampton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Rockhampton Marital Status

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Separated

3.5% 52

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Divorced

9.9% 147

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Widowed

7.5% 111

👤

Never married

41.4% 615

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Married

37.7% 559

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Rockhampton Ancestry

Australian

31.4%

English

31.2%

Irish

8.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.6%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

4.7%

German

4.5%

Italian

1.2%

Indian

1.2%

Filipino

0.9%

Chinese

0.7%

Dutch

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Rockhampton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.6%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Secondary — Catholic

13.1%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Pre-school

4.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

West Rockhampton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 299

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 3,127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

West Rockhampton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.5% 198

—

Not a volunteer

85.5% 1,171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Rockhampton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

7.4%

$800-$999/mo

15.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Rockhampton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.9%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Walked only

3.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Bus

0.9%

Bicycle

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

West Rockhampton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.8%

1 vehicle

43.5%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

11.4%

4+ vehicles

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

West Rockhampton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

20.7%

3 bedrooms

58.6%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

West Rockhampton Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

38.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Rockhampton Indigenous Population

11.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

405

Indigenous residents

3,047

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Rockhampton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

241

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

West Rockhampton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Rockhampton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.1%

Couple — no children

27.0%

One parent — children under 15

18.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Rockhampton Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 7

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Previously served

2.2% 30

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Never served

97.3% 1,341

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Rockhampton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 191

—

Did not provide

86.0% 1,173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Rockhampton Children Ever Born

No children

35.2%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

27.6%

3 children

16.1%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

West Rockhampton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

West Rockhampton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

28.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

West Rockhampton Household Size

1 person

30.8%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Rockhampton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,433

Moved from QLD

193

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

West Rockhampton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

14.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Rockhampton Schools

schools nearby

government

969

avg ICSEA score

6,266

total students

The Rockhampton Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,472 students

1069

ICSEA

St Peter's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 357 students

1039

ICSEA

The Cathedral College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,357 students

1031

ICSEA

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students

1026

ICSEA

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 405 students

1022

ICSEA

The Hall State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students

936

ICSEA

Rockhampton State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,256 students

910

ICSEA

Crescent Lagoon State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 362 students

903

ICSEA

Allenstown State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students

884

ICSEA

Rockhampton Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 86 students

868

ICSEA

The Rockhampton Grammar School - Quarry Street Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Rockhampton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,350/wk

Median Rent $258/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in West Rockhampton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,850/month

Median rent $258/wk

Left after rent $1,092/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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West Rockhampton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 925 Income: $845/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 925 Income: $893/wk Rent: $450/wk

Trunding

Pop: 929 Income: $1,613/wk Rent: $471/wk

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Pop: 931 Income: $741/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 935 Income: $608/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 936 Income: $577/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Rockhampton

What is the population of West Rockhampton QLD?

The population of West Rockhampton QLD is 1,848 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 291.9 people per km².West Rockhampton is ranked #3,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Rockhampton?

The median personal income in West Rockhampton QLD is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,777 per week.West Rockhampton is ranked #5,059 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Rockhampton?

Median rent in West Rockhampton QLD is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Rockhampton ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Rockhampton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Rockhampton QLD is $1,215. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Rockhampton?

The median age in West Rockhampton QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Rockhampton a good suburb to live in?

West Rockhampton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,848.The median income is $724/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33041. All dollar figures in AUD.