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Rockhampton City, QLD
R-Score 95 / 100 — ranked #794 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Rockhampton City Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 95 / 100 | Ranked #794 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $425,000 | +39.3% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $540/wk | Implies a 6.6% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 96 days | Part of Rockhampton (QLD) council area (LGA avg R-Score 72/100) |
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Rockhampton City QLD FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Rockhampton City, QLD
Is Rockhampton City QLD a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Rockhampton City (QLD 4700) scores 95/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #794 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $425,000, median rent of $540/wk, gross yield of 6.6%, and vacancy of 3.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Rockhampton City QLD?
The current median property price in Rockhampton City (QLD) is $425,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +39.3% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Rockhampton City currently spend a median of 96 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Rockhampton City QLD?
In Rockhampton City (QLD), the median weekly asking rent is $540/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 6.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Rockhampton City QLD?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Rockhampton City against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Rockhampton City Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Rockhampton City QLD located in?
Rockhampton City (QLD, postcode 4700) is located in the Rockhampton council area (LGA) within Greater Rockhampton. Across Rockhampton, the council-wide average R-Score is 72/100 across 60 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.