The Range - Allenstown

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

As of November 2025, The Range - Allenstown's population is approximately 8,162, reflecting a growth of 173 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 2.2% rise from the previous figure of 7,989. This change is inferred from ABS estimates: as of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 8,149, with an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is around 1,484 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration has been the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. By 2041, the population is expected to increase by approximately 786 persons, reflecting a total increase of around 9.5% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Allenstown in The Range has seen approximately 14 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 73 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet development activity has been adequate relative to the population decline, which is beneficial for buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $353,000.

In FY26, there have been $10.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Allenstown shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 54.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, and is also below the national average, suggesting an established area potentially facing planning limitations. New building activity comprises 31.0% detached dwellings and 69.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix of 81.0% houses, reflecting reduced development site availability and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 1689 people per dwelling approval, Allenstown reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Allenstown is expected to grow by 773 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

The Range - Allenstown has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 13 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Redevelopment, Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department Expansion (scheduled for completion on 28 February 2024), Rockhampton Hospital Mental Health Unit Expansion (commenced in July 2021), and the Rockhampton Ring Road project (expected to commence in late 2023). The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in The Range - Allenstown remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

The Range - Allenstown has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year.

As of that date, 4,302 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction was under-represented at 7.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 10.1%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicated higher local employment opportunities than usual. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force also rose by 1.2%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Range - Allenstown's employment mix suggested local employment should grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these figures were illustrative and did not account for localized population projections.

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

The Range - Allenstown SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,974 and an average income of $75,175 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than national averages, which were $50,780 for median income and $64,844 for average income in Rest of Qld during the same period. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth project the median income to be approximately $66,085 and the average income to reach $85,692. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in The Range - Allenstown rank modestly, between the 41st and 45th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 28.7% of the population (2,342 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region at 31.7%. After housing expenses, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Range - Allenstown was 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 figure was $280, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, The Range - Allenstown's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,473 compared to the Australian 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 38.0%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 4.3%. 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 and over holding university qualifications, compared to the broader benchmarks of 15.9% for SA4 region and 17.1% for SA3 area. This educational advantage is reflected in the prevalence of bachelor degrees (19.3%), postgraduate qualifications (6.3%), and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 22.6%. Educational participation is high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary education (16.0%), primary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (5.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.0% in secondary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The Range - Allenstown faces substantial health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 57% (~4,660 people) have private health cover, higher than Rest of Qld's 53.2%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 9.0% of residents respectively. About 65.3% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to Rest of Qld's 64.7%. The area has 16.7% (1,361 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 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 level below average, with 87.2% of its population being citizens and 86.5% born in Australia. Additionally, 91.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in The Range - Allenstown, accounting for 60.9% of the population, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group with 28.9%, followed by English at 28.2% and Irish at 10.5%. Notably, German ethnicity was overrepresented in The Range - Allenstown at 4.8%, compared to 4.9% regionally. Similarly, Scottish ethnicity was also overrepresented at 8.7%, compared to 7.6% regionally. However, Australian Aboriginal ethnicity was underrepresented at 4.2%, compared to 5.1% regionally.

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

The Range - Allenstown has a median age of 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38 years. 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 concentration of the 15-24 age group 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 years. Specifically, 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 25-34 cohort is projected to experience the strongest growth at 37%, adding 387 residents to reach 1,445. Conversely, the 5-14 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.