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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Berserker has an estimated 7,288 residents, up from 7,020 at the 2021 Census — a change of 268 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,547 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic data and recent updates verified by AreaSearch, the suburb of Berserker has an estimated resident cohort of 7,288 individuals for May 2026. This represents an addition of 268 people (3.8%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 7,020 people. This updated figure is calculated based on the ABS June 2025 ERP data combined with 7 validated new addresses identified since the census date. The resulting population density stands at 1,547 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for Australian localities. Natural increase was the main driver of growth, accounting for approximately 62.0% of the population expansion in recent times.
Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a 2022 base year. Where SA2 data is missing, or for years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied instead. Since these state projections omit age groups, AreaSearch distributes growth using weightings from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Berserker will experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the local population expected to increase by 575 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 7.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Berserker over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Berserker averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually, summing to 26 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 46 approvals have been registered. Historical data between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates an average of 11.5 new residents per constructed dwelling each year, meaning demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch typically drives price growth and competition among buyers, even as new dwellings average a construction value of $248,000, which is below regional norms and provides more accessible purchasing options.
Commercial approvals for this financial year total $8.5 million, highlighting that the locality remains residential. Construction activity in the suburb of Berserker is 81.0% below the regional average per capita. While this low level of building tends to support prices for established properties, construction has picked up recently. This rate of development is also below the national average, suggesting a mature market and potential planning limitations. Recent approvals consist of 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers, representing a shift from the current housing mix of 81.0% houses, which points to a shortage of developable land and evolving housing preferences. The area has approximately 909 people per dwelling approval, showing a mature market profile. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Berserker will add 575 residents by 2041. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Berserker
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berserker, worth an estimated $4 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes significantly impact area dynamics. There are 19 projects identified that could influence the local market, including the 196 Mason Street Residential Subdivision, the Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road, the Mildura Rise Estate, and the Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre featuring an Anaconda anchor.
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Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton
Spotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
196 Mason Street Residential Subdivision
The project involves reconfiguring one lot into four residential lots at 196 Mason Street, Berserker, to support low-density residential development with single detached dwellings and dual occupancies. The site, spanning 3,129 square meters in the Low Density Residential Zone, was approved by Rockhampton Regional Council on February 11, 2025, subject to conditions for access, sewerage, water, stormwater, and other infrastructure works.
Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor)
A large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.The development brings additional outdoor, lifestyle and homewares retail to the northern Rockhampton retail strip on the Bruce Highway.
Dual Occupancy Development at 259 Rockonia Road
Development permit for a dual occupancy, providing two residential dwellings on the site.
Berserker Tavern Refurbishment
The Berserker Tavern has undergone a full venue refurbishment, including a modernised commercial kitchen, enhanced outdoor beer garden with childrens play area, increased seating capacity, and installation of a cyclone-rated roof structure. The venue reopened in October 2024 after a major renovation.
Former Bunnings Site Redevelopment
Multi-staged mixed-use redevelopment of the former Bunnings Warehouse site (2.66 ha) at 452-488 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens. The project features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, specialty retail stores, outdoor dining, showroom space, and twelve four-bedroom townhouses accessed via Potts Street. The existing 8000 sqm warehouse will be demolished. The development is expected to create approximately 100 jobs during operation.
Thozet Road - Rockonia Road Traffic Signals Installation
Installation of traffic signals with pedestrian crossing facilities to improve safety at the intersection. The signals will include a right-turn lane and a designated right-turn arrow for the Richardson Road western approach, and a left-turn lane for the Richardson Road eastern approach. The project is intended to ease congestion and reduce accidents, and was funded by the Australian Government's Black Spot Program.
The Gardens Estate Norman Gardens
A residential housing development in Norman Gardens featuring modern family homes and community facilities. The development includes landscaped parklands, walking trails, and sustainable design principles.
3,533 residents of Berserker are employed, from a labour force of 3,794. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce consists of a mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with a strong presence in essential services. The local unemployment rate stands at 6.9%, according to aggregated regional statistics. As of March 2026, 3,533 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 3.0% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while the participation rate aligns with the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census figures show that only 3.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Retail trade is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.2 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.5% of the local workforce, compared to 4.5% across the region. The suburb of Berserker is primarily residential, and the comparison of local workers to resident workers suggests limited local employment opportunities. Based on SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force shrank by 5.0% and employment fell by 1.6%, leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate by 3.3 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand. When these five-year and ten-year national industry forecasts—which project overall national growth of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively—are mapped onto the local workforce structure, they suggest local employment will grow by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Berserker is $1,171 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $676 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,562 a year against an average of $54,956. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 show that local incomes are below the national average, with a median of $46,562 and an average of $54,956. This is lower than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the end of financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $51,851 for the median and $61,199 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Berserker between the 11th and 24th percentiles nationally.
Regarding income brackets, 29.4% of the population (2,142 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional proportion of 31.7%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 83.5% of their income, placing the area in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berserker had 2,729 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,116 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix consisted of 80.9% standalone houses and 19.0% other dwelling formats such as apartments or semi-detached homes, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates are lower than the regional average, with 25.2% of homes owned outright, 31.3% mortgaged, and 43.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,116, and the median weekly rent was $260. These figures compare to regional averages of $1,655 and $345, respectively. On a national level, housing costs are lower than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berserker counted 2,729 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.5% of all local households, consisting of 21.9% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 16.4% single parents. The remaining 39.5% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 35.0% and group households at 4.4%. The average household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.7% of adults in Berserker hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 32.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 943 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show that 11.7% of residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 8.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.2% and certificates at 32.7%. A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. Primary school students account for 12.3% of the population, secondary school students make up 9.3%, and tertiary students account for 3.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Getting around Berserker means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.1% of residents in Berserker report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate that mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses present challenges across different age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (about 3,569 people). This is below the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic diagnoses are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.7% and 9.9% of residents, respectively. A total of 61.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over make up 15.9% of the population (1,158 people), compared to 20.4% regionally.
Health outcomes for seniors are generally consistent with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Berserker is largely Australian-born, at 89.7% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.3%) and English (29.6%). 7.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are lower than average, with citizens making up 86.1% of the population, 89.7% born in Australia, and 93.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common self-reported ancestries are Australian at 30.3%, English at 29.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.8%. There are also differences in regional representation for other groups, with German ancestry at 4.2% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Vietnamese ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berserker is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 32.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 age group is larger than the regional average, making up 18.0% of the population, while seniors aged 65 to 74 are less represented at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 15.3% to 18.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.7% to 10.5%. Projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 22% (an increase of 294 people) to reach 1,606 from 1,311, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decline in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berserker
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,020 at the 2021 Census → 7,288 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30241). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.