The Range - Allenstown
Statistical Area - sa2

The Range - Allenstown has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, The Range - Allenstown's population is around 8162 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 173 people (2.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7989 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8149 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1484 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 786 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 9.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in The Range - Allenstown is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Between FY21 and FY25, The Range - Allenstown averaged approximately 14 new dwelling approvals per year, with a total of 73 homes approved during this period. In FY26, 4 dwellings have been approved so far. Despite population decline, the development activity has been adequate relative to the falling population, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $353,000. This financial year has seen $10.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, The Range - Allenstown has significantly less development activity, being 54.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's level is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 31.0% detached dwellings and 69.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift towards denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This is a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 81.0% houses, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options.

With around 1689 people per dwelling approval, The Range - Allenstown reflects a highly mature market. Future projections suggest that by 2041, the area will add approximately 773 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

The Range - Allenstown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects potentially affecting this area. Major initiatives include: Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Redevelopment, Rockhampton Hospital Mental Health Unit Expansion, and Rockhampton Ring Road.

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The employment landscape in The Range - Allenstown shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

The Range - Allenstown has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year.

In this period, 4,384 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade are the dominant employment sectors. The area specializes in healthcare & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times higher than the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 7.0% of local workers, lower than Rest of Qld's 10.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while the labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Range - Allenstown's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Range - Allenstown's median income among taxpayers was $57,974 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $75,175 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for The Range - Allenstown as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,085, with average income estimated at $85,692. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in The Range - Allenstown rank modestly, between the 42nd and 46th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 28.7% of locals (2,342 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses in The Range - Allenstown. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

The Range - Allenstown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The Range - Allenstown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Range - Allenstown stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.0% and rented ones at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in the area was $280, compared to Non-Metro Qld's figure of $300. Nationally, The Range - Allenstown's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,473 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

The Range - Allenstown features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.0% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.0%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in The Range - Allenstown fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational attainment in The Range - Allenstown is notably high with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing both the SA4 region's 15.9% and the SA3 area's 17.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high at 34.7%, comprising secondary education (16.0%), primary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (5.7%).

The Range - Allenstown operates a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 3,957 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) and balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 48.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in The Range - Allenstown is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in The Range - Allenstown, with higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 57% (~4660 people), compared to 53.2% across Rest of Qld.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.5% and 9.0% respectively. However, 65.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 64.7%. The area has 16.7% (1361 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the state average of 18.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The Range - Allenstown ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The Range - Allenstown had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 87.2% of its population being Australian citizens, 86.5% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in The Range - Allenstown, making up 60.9% of the population, compared to 56.3% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.9%), English (28.2%), and Irish (10.5%).

Notably, German ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 4.8%, while Scottish ancestry was at 8.7%. Australian Aboriginal ancestry was present at 4.2%, with regional comparisons not specified in the original text.

The Range - Allenstown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The Range - Allenstown's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented at 19.0% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.8%. This 15-24 concentration is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.1 years to 37. The 15 to 24 age group has grown from 15.9% to 19.0%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 10.7% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, The Range - Allenstown's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 37%, adding 387 residents to reach 1,445. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.