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Property Investment in Rockhampton, QLD

60 suburbs in Rockhampton council area · Part of Greater Rockhampton · Population ~85,794 · 34,941 dwellings · 6,570 km²

Rockhampton Council Average R-Score 76 / 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.

Top suburb in Rockhampton100

Highest R-Score out of 60 suburbs in Rockhampton

Rockhampton council average76

Across 31 scored suburbs in Rockhampton

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

3-year population movement: +2.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1% of stock (~331 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $6.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (7%).

Typical suburb median price$575,000

Across 60 suburbs in Rockhampton (Sept 2026) · ~152 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.7%

Median asking rent ~$550/wk · Vacancy 2.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Rockhampton100/100

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Suburbs in Rockhampton — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Rockhampton council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Rockhampton (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Rockhampton

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Rockhampton (Queensland).

Is Rockhampton (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Rockhampton (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 60 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Rockhampton, the typical suburb median price is $575,000, median weekly rent is $550/wk, gross rental yield is 4.7%, and vacancy sits at 2.8%.

Which suburbs in Rockhampton have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Rockhampton (QLD) are Baree (100/100, median $220,000), Bajool (99/100, median $485,000), Depot Hill (97/100, median $400,000), Mount Archer (97/100, median $750,000), Stanwell (97/100, median $460,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Rockhampton?

Across Rockhampton (QLD), the median suburb property price is $575,000, median asking rent is $550/wk, and median gross yield is 4.7%, with homes averaging 152 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Rockhampton include Stanwell (9%), Mount Archer (8.7%), Rockhampton City (6.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Rockhampton council area?

Rockhampton is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Rockhampton) with an ABS estimated resident population of 85,794, approximately 34,941 dwellings, covering 6,570 sq km.

What are the best streets in Rockhampton (QLD)?

Every street across all 60 suburbs in Rockhampton is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.