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Rockhampton - West

QLD

Rockhampton - West is a growing suburb in QLD with 6,148 residents.

SA2 code
308031216
State
QLD

Population

6,148

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+3.6%

3yr: +3.2% · 10yr: +0.3%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$265/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,408/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Rockhampton - West (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +3.2%5yr: +3.6%10yr: +0.3%Total: -0.7%

Population grew from 6,191 to 6,148 over 24 years, averaging -0.0% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.8%

Almost entirely detached houses (89%), mixed tenure (67% own or mortgage), built for families (49% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 89%
2,127 houses142 townhouses122 apartments

Tenure

Owned 30%
Mortgage 37%
Renting 33%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
121 (5.2%)
2 bed
533 (22.8%)
3 bed
1,137 (48.7%)
4 bed
424 (18.1%)
5 bed
89 (3.8%)
6+ bed
33 (1.4%)

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