Rockyview

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Rockyview's estimated population is around 2,031. This reflects a 296 person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,735 people, marking a 17.1% rise. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using latest ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer. Rockyview's growth exceeded SA4 region's 6.7% increase, indicating its status as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. By 2041, the Rockyview (SA2) is projected to grow by 481 persons, reflecting an 18.1% increase over 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Rockyview when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Rockyview shows an average of around 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 92 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. Each new dwelling has resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $595,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $631,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When measured against Rest of Qld, Rockyview shows 166.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. All recent development has been detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 74 people per dwelling approval.

AreaSearch projects Rockyview to grow by 368 residents through to 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond current projections.

Rockyview has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Living Gems Rockhampton, Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project, Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd), and Ellida Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Rockyview has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 0.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,153 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.1% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 72.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, mining has a significant concentration with employment levels at 2.4 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 3.7% of Rockyview's workforce compared to 8.3% in Rest of Qld. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force grew by 1.8%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rockyview's employment mix indicates local employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Rockyview is $66,977, with an average of $79,996, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is notably high compared to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,614 (median) and $87,924 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Rockyview rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 95th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 32.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (660 individuals), aligning with regional trends where 31.7% fall into this category. Notably, 46.3% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Rockyview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rockyview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or others. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld where 88.5% were houses and 11.5% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Rockyview stood at 34.7%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with the rest mortgaged (62.1%) or rented (3.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Rockyview was $480, significantly higher than both Non-Metro Qld's $300 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 94.5% of all households, including 50.8% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 6.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 5.5%, with lone person households at 5.4% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Rockyview places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Rockyview Trail region has 22.5% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 17.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.3%, while certificates make up 30.6%. Educational participation is high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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Rockyview's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Rockyview, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,196 people), compared to 53.7% across the rest of Queensland.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.8 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 73.2% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. Rockyview has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (284 people), lower than the 18.5% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, mirroring the overall population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Rockyview placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rockyview's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 93.7% of its population born in Australia, 94.1% being citizens, and 98.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Rockyview is Christianity, accounting for 61.3% of the population, compared to 56.3% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (34.8%), English (31.4%), and Irish (8.1%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: German is overrepresented at 5.2% in Rockyview compared to 4.9% regionally, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.4%, and Maltese at 0.5% against 0.2%.

Rockyview's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Rockyview is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 make up 15.5% of the population, while those aged 65-74 constitute 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 35 to 44 has grown from 14.4% to 15.2%, whereas the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 15.4% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group 35-44 will increase by 78 people (25%), reaching a total of 387 individuals. Conversely, the age group 15-24 is projected to decrease by 5 residents.