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Rockhampton, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Rockhampton is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 81,021. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
81,021 Population 277/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population81,021
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density277/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units32,408

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population81,021
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-23.3803°, 150.5060°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Rockhampton

Rockhampton is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 81,021. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Rockhampton has a population of 81,021 with a density of 277 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

81,021
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rockhampton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rockhampton is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Income: Rockhampton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare11
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rockhampton is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 32,408 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units32,408

Property Tax

Climate in Rockhampton

Rockhampton has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 106.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32° 142.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.2° 80.5
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 35.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.6° 31.1
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 34.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 30.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.5° 30.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 25.2
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 51.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.6° 60.1
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 100.8
Rockhampton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3803°N, 150.5060°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 9 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 257 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 122 km
1980 Simon Category 3 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Rockhampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Rockhampton

Institution Type Founded Website
Central Queensland University University — —
Central Queensland University Rockhampton City University — —

Schools in Rockhampton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rockhampton Special School — — — —
The Cathedral College — — — —
Central Queensland Christian College — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rockhampton

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Rockhampton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Rockhampton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Gracemere Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Public Library0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rockhampton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Hotels in Rockhampton

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CBD Executive Apartments
Empire Apartment Hotel
Leichhardt Hotel
Oxford Hotel
Quality Hotel Regent
Quest Rockhampton
Rockhampton Plaza
Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel
The Criterion Hotel
The Edge Apartment Hotel
Travelodge

Restaurants in Rockhampton

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8848 Momo House
Cocobrew
Coffee House Restaurant
Ginger Mule
Masala
Miss India
Noot's Thai Food
Pacinos
Pizza Hut
Ribs and Rump
Rocky Top
Rossco's Pizza
The Boathouse

Cafes in Rockhampton

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 45
Cafe Bliss
Cocobrew Express
Coffee Society
Deganis
Gus' Coffee
Jolt Cafe
Riverston Tea Rooms
Stellarossa Rockhampton
The 2 Professors
The Coffee Club
The Grind Brothers
Zarraffa's Coffee

Theatres in Rockhampton

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pilbeam Theatre

Dentists in Rockhampton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3509586153

Bus Stations in Rockhampton

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound coach station

Gas Stations in Rockhampton

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
AU #1504353497
AU #1504353504
AU #582826768
BP Bridge Street
Caltex
Metro Petroleum
Mobil
Shell
United

Banks in Rockhampton

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Rockhampton

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Centre Plaza

Gyms in Rockhampton

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

@Pilates
World Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Rockhampton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rockhampton

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area—Small Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow Airport—Small Airport
Old Station Airfield—Small Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)—Small Airport
The Glen Airfield—Small Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF—Small Airport
Yeppoon Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Rockhampton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rockhampton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rockhampton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockhampton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Joseph's Cathedral
St Theresa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

Around Rockhampton

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 26
Cafes 34
Supermarkets 8
Banks 11
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Libraries 1
Parks 96
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Rockhampton

23 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (17)
  • • Berserker Range
  • • Cabbage Tree Hill
  • • Cargoogie Mountain
  • • Mount Archer
  • • Mount Athelstane
  • + 12 more
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Agnes Street Lookout
  • • Aircraft Viewing Platform
  • • Grasstree Lookout
  • • Sleipner Lookout
  • • Sunset Lookout
  • + 1 more

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockhampton

What is the population of Rockhampton?

Rockhampton has a population of 81,021 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Rockhampton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rockhampton?

Rockhampton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Rockhampton?

Rockhampton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 95 business establishments in the area, including 26 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Rockhampton?

The median home value in Rockhampton is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

Nearby Cities

Allenstown 3,104 pop · 1.0 mi The Range 5,561 pop · 1.0 mi Wandal 3,841 pop · 1.1 mi Depot Hill 1,024 pop · 1.2 mi West Rockhampton 1,783 pop · 1.5 mi Berserker 6,865 pop · 1.8 mi Park Avenue 5,001 pop · 2.0 mi Kawana 4,272 pop · 2.8 mi Koongal 4,164 pop · 2.9 mi Frenchville 8,640 pop · 3.3 mi Norman Gardens 9,980 pop · 3.7 mi Gracemere 12,023 pop · 5.0 mi Parkhurst 2,572 pop · 5.6 mi Alton Downs 1,233 pop · 11.3 mi
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