Glenlee - Rockyview
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 5,788 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,224 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 5,788 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 27 persons per square kilometer. Glenlee - Rockyview's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 6.4%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in non-metropolitan areas, with Glenlee - Rockyview expected to increase by 1,348 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 23.3% 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 annually. ABS data shows 117 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with six already granted in FY26. Around 5.5 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years. This high demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and intensifying buyer competition.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $595,000. In FY26, $679,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Glenlee-Rockyview has seen 12.0% more construction per capita over the past five years.

Recent development has solely comprised detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, it exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, Glenlee-Rockyview is projected to gain 1,348 residents. Development pace aligns with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Glenlee - Rockyview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect a region's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects anticipated to impact 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 details projects likely 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 balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented.

Unemployment rate is 1.3%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.0%. As of June 2025, 2927 residents are employed while unemployment rate is 2.6% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is 56.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, construction.

Mining shows notable concentration with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 3.6% versus regional average of 8.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. During year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, labour force increased by 5.2%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8070 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to national unemployment rate of 4.5%, lagging national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Glenlee-Rockyview. Projections over five and ten-year periods indicate national employment expansion by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Glenlee-Rockyview's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Glenlee-Rockyview has a higher income level than the national average, according to AreaSearch data from the ATO for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $57,703 and the average income stood at $68,919. For comparison, Rest of Qld's figures were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Glenlee-Rockyview would be approximately $64,460 (median) and $76,989 (average) as of March 2025. The 2021 Census figures show that household, family, and personal incomes in Glenlee-Rockyview rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500-$2,999 bracket dominates with 34.3% of residents (1,985 people), similar to regional levels where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Glenlee-Rockyview demonstrates considerable affluence with 36.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 99.6% houses and 0.4% other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenlee-Rockyview was 37.5%, with mortgages at 57.1% and rentals at 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, above Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Glenlee-Rockyview was $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 89.1% of all households, consisting of 44.6% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (28.7%).

Educational participation is high at 41.3%, comprising primary education (15.4%), secondary education (14.6%), and tertiary education (5.4%). Carinity Education - Rockhampton and The Caves State School serve a total of 298 students. Glenlee - Rockyview has varied educational conditions, with limited local school capacity at 5.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.6, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

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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 shows Glenlee - Rockyview residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across young and old age groups.

Approximately 54% (~3,108 people) have private health cover, which is fairly high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.5%). Around 69.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. In Glenlee - Rockyview, 13.7% (~790 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 18.5% in Rest of Qld. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, aligning with the general population's profile.

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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 78.8% of its population being citizens, 94.3% born in Australia, and 98.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 62.1% of Glenlee-Rockyview's population, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.3%), English (31.6%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, German was overrepresented at 5.5%, Welsh at 0.6%, and Australian Aboriginal underrepresented at 2.3%.

Glenlee - Rockyview's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Glenlee - Rockyview is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are prominent at 16.3%, while the 75-84 group is smaller at 3.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 8.3% to 9.1%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts: the 35-44 age cohort is projected to increase by 289 people (31%) from 941 to 1,231, and the 15-24 cohort grows by a modest 3% (18 people).