Glenlee - Rockyview

Population growth drivers in Glenlee - Rockyview are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Glenlee - Rockyview's population is approximately 5,791 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 567 people (10.9%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,224. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,788 in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 27 persons per square kilometer. Glenlee - Rockyview's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (6.8%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.8% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Glenlee - Rockyview expected to increase by 1,348 persons, reflecting a total increase of 23.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Glenlee - Rockyview among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Glenlee - Rockyview has recorded approximately 23 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 117 homes. In FY-26 so far, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.5 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new homes is $425,000. In this financial year, commercial approvals valued at $679,000 have been registered, indicating the area's residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Glenlee - Rockyview has recorded a 12.0% higher construction rate per person over the past five years, balancing buyer options while supporting current property values.

All recent development comprises detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 179 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenlee - Rockyview is projected to grow by 1,345 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Glenlee - Rockyview has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Living Gems Rockhampton, Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project, Riverside Waters Estate, and Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glenlee - Rockyview performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Glenlee-Rockyview has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

This is lower than Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Glenlee-Rockyview is 62.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 6.5% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care and social assistance, education and training, and construction.

Notably, mining employment levels are at 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation and food services show lower representation at 3.6%, compared to the regional average of 8.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population versus resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force by 1.9%, keeping unemployment broadly flat at 1.2%. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and a rise in unemployment to 4.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenlee-Rockyview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Glenlee - Rockyview SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,143 and an average income of $71,309 in the financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld's which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,103 (median) and $78,376 (average). In the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Glenlee - Rockyview ranked highly nationally, between the 77th and 88th percentiles. Income distribution showed that 34.3% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,986 people), mirroring regional levels where 31.7% occupied this bracket. Glenlee - Rockyview demonstrated affluence with 36.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Glenlee - Rockyview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenlee - Rockyview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenlee - Rockyview was 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.1% and rented ones at 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Glenlee - Rockyview was $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Glenlee - Rockyview's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Glenlee - Rockyview features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 89.1% of all households, including 44.6% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.9%, with lone person households at 9.5% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Glenlee - Rockyview faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (28.7%). Educational participation is high, with 41.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 15.4% in primary, 14.6% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 41.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.4% in primary education, 14.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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Glenlee - Rockyview's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Glenlee - Rockyview shows positive outcomes relative to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is high, with approximately 54% of the total population (~3,132 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.5%), while 69.6% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of the latest data, 13.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (792 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

The latest Census data sees Glenlee - Rockyview placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenlee-Rockyview, surveyed in June-August 2016, had low cultural diversity: 78.8% were citizens, 94.3% born in Australia, and 98.4% spoke English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (62.1%), compared to 52.2% regionally. Ancestry showed high Australian (35.3%) and English (31.6%) representation, with notable differences in German (5.5% vs regional 4.7%), Welsh (0.6% vs 0.5%), and Aboriginal (2.3% vs 3.9%) groups.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Glenlee - Rockyview are Australian, comprising 35.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English, comprising 31.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 5.5% of Glenlee - Rockyview (vs 4.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Australian Aboriginal at 2.3% (vs 3.9%).

Glenlee - Rockyview's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Glenlee-Rockyview is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are prominent at 16.6%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller at 3.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 15.5% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Glenlee-Rockyview's age structure. The 35-44 age group is projected to increase by 272 people (28%) from 958 to 1,231. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort grows by a modest 3% (23 people).