Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is around 2,331. This reflects an increase of 117 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,214 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 2,316 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 623 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 5.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.3%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is anticipated. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 71 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 2.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Rocky Point when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis shows Rocky Point granted approximately 5 residential building approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 25 homes. Up to FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 3.5 new residents annually, indicating demand outpaces supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $941,000, targeting the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year has seen $9.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Qld and nationally, Rocky Point shows around 75% of construction activity per person but ranks at the 65th percentile among assessed areas, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining low-density characteristics with an emphasis on detached housing. With around 219 people per dwelling approval, Rocky Point exhibits low-density area traits.

Future projections estimate Rocky Point to add approximately 50 residents by 2041, suggesting current construction levels should meet demand adequately and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Rocky Point has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Employment conditions in Rocky Point rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Rocky Point has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of September 2025. There are 1,451 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Rocky Point is high at 85.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Only 3.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in mining (11.4 times the regional level), education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment is under-represented at 2.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 10.1%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 0.7% and employment declined by 0.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rocky Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.5% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Rocky Point has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest Australian Taxation Office figures for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Rocky Point is $82,358, while the average income stands at $87,211. This compares with figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for the Rest of Queensland. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $90,520 (median) and $95,854 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rocky Point rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all falling between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 40.0% of the population (932 individuals) have weekly earnings within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this category. Higher earners are prevalent, with 50.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 96th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Rocky Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Rocky Point's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rocky Point stood at 8.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.8% and rented ones at 64.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,063, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Rocky Point was recorded at $530, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Rocky Point's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent is substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 79.6% of all households, including 46.7% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Rocky Point fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 19.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 53.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (42.7%). Educational participation is high at 39.6%, comprising primary education (15.8%), secondary education (11.9%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 39.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.8% in primary education, 11.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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The level of general health in Rocky Point is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Rocky Point shows superior health outcomes, as evaluated by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,439 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.8% and 4.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 83.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 67.6% reported in the rest of Queensland. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 3.2% (74 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher than those of the general population nationally.

Rocky Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rocky Point, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 82.9% citizens, 88.3% born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (45.0%), while Hinduism had a higher representation than the Rest of Qld average (1.3% vs 0.8%). Top ancestry groups were Australian (25.2%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (12.5%) and Macedonian (0.2%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.9% and 0%, respectively.

Rocky Point hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rocky Point has a median age of 28 years, which is significantly younger than Queensland's average of 41 years and also lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Rocky Point has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group grew from 16.4% to 17.9%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 18.0% to 19.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Rocky Point's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35-44 cohort is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 12%, adding 51 residents to reach a total of 469. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts.