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Property Investment in Rockhampton (QLD) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Rockhampton, QLD

Central Queensland’s regional and Capricorn Coast hub across Rockhampton and Livingstone. · Population ~129,462 · 124 suburbs across 2 council areas scored monthly

Rockhampton Average R-Score 70 / 100 — top suburb in Rockhampton scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Rockhampton top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 124 in Rockhampton

Rockhampton suburb average70

Across 72 scored suburbs in 2 LGAs

Suburb medians in Rockhampton range from $50,000 to $6,950,000.

3-year population movement: +4.1%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $9.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$725,000

Across 124 suburbs in Greater Rockhampton (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent4.4%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 4.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Rockhampton100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 124 in Rockhampton. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Rockhampton

Compare all 2 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Rockhampton

Click any council area (LGA) below to view its dedicated LGA investment research page, suburb leaderboard, and street scores.

LGA · QLDR-Score avg 76/100

Property Investment in Rockhampton

60 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $575,000Yield 4.7%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 67/100

Property Investment in Livingstone

64 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $962,500Yield 4%
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Rockhampton Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Rockhampton, QLD

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Rockhampton.

Is Rockhampton a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Rockhampton (QLD) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 70/100 across 124 suburbs and 2 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Rockhampton, the typical suburb median price sits around $725,000, median rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 4.4%, and vacancy averages 4.1%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Rockhampton?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Rockhampton right now include Baree (R-Score 100/100, median $220,000), Bajool (R-Score 99/100, median $485,000), Yaamba (R-Score 99/100, median $290,000), Adelaide Park (R-Score 98/100, median $960,000), Depot Hill (R-Score 97/100, median $400,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Rockhampton, QLD?

Across Rockhampton’s 124 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 4.4%, median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 4.1%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Rockhampton currently include Marlborough (10.4%), Stanwell (9%), Mount Archer (8.7%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Rockhampton?

Greater Rockhampton comprises 2 Local Government Areas (Rockhampton, Livingstone), covering an estimated population of 129,462 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Rockhampton suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Rockhampton is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Rockhampton below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.