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Rockyview has an estimated 2,157 residents, up from 1,735 at the 2021 Census — a change of 422 people, or 24.3%. Growth has averaged 4.6% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. Density is about 72 people per 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated new addresses with broader ABS updates, the suburb of Rockyview reached an estimated population of 2,157 people as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 422 people (24.3%) compared to the 1,735 residents counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this trajectory by taking the June 2025 ABS ERP figure of 2,142 residents and factoring in 82 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a density of 71 persons per square kilometer, the suburb provides ample open space alongside room for further growth.
Outpacing both its broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.5%), the suburb of Rockyview stands out as a regional growth leader with its 24.3% increase since the 2021 census. While natural increases and overseas migration both added to numbers, interstate arrivals served as the main engine, delivering roughly 72.0% of total recent gains. Projections for each SA2 area utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (taking 2022 as their starting baseline), supplemented for post-2032 horizons or uncovered districts by 2023-released Queensland State Government projections based on 2021 numbers. Because state projections omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch weights age cohorts proportionally using 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 base). Forecast demographic shifts place the suburb of Rockyview in the upper quartile across non-metropolitan Australia, with SA2-level aggregate modeling indicating a gain of 537 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 24.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
95 new dwellings have been approved in Rockyview over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with 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 by AreaSearch shows that Rockyview has averaged roughly 19 residential approvals annually, yielding around 95 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 16 dwellings have been approved. Between FY-21 and FY-25, incoming population averaged 4.7 new residents per completed home each year, demonstrating that construction is falling well short of incoming demand—a dynamic that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $568,000. Additionally, non-residential building has been subdued, with $631,000 in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in Rockyview exceeds the Rest of Qld average by 139.0%, giving prospective purchasers extensive choice. Construction has concentrated wholly on separate houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density layout and appealing to buyers pursuing generous parcel sizes. With approximately 102 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor characteristics. Projections indicate Rockyview will add 522 residents by 2041 from its most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its existing rate, residential development should sufficiently accommodate incoming demand, generating attractive conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 54 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rockyview, worth an estimated $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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Infrastructure upgrades, regional developments, and strategic initiatives play a central role in driving local performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 8 key initiatives expected to impact the district. Major projects of significance include Living Gems Rockhampton, the Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project, Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd), and the Ellida Estate.
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Mildura Rise Estate
A 392-lot sustainable housing development north of Rockhampton providing around 400 new housing lots with diverse lot sizes ranging from 1,013 square metres to 8,719 square metres, with an average of 2,078 square metres. The development includes new roads, water and sewer connections, direct Bruce Highway access, and a future community park funded by the developer. Stages 5 and 6 are now actively selling. A neighbouring resident appeal against the approval was dropped in March 2025, and the project remained a topic of discussion at the January 2026 Livingstone Shire Council meeting.
Living Gems Rockhampton
A $360 million over-50s lifestyle resort spanning 27 hectares in Parkhurst, Rockhampton, featuring 505 low-maintenance homes and over $23 million in resort-style amenities. The development includes an architect-designed Country Club, heated pools, bowling alley, yoga studio, golf simulator, tennis and pickleball courts, undercover bowls green, workshop, and extensive recreational facilities. Operating under a land lease model where homeowners own their homes and lease the land with no stamp duty, entry or exit fees. Stage 1 is now under construction with 75% of Stage 1 homes sold and move-in targeted for mid-2026.
Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project
A $23 million critical infrastructure package in Parkhurst, North Rockhampton, including a 1.85km extension of Alexandra Street from Birkbeck Roundabout with shared footpath, stormwater drainage, water main, and utility relocation. Jointly funded by Rockhampton Regional Council and $17.26 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, the project unlocks land for new homes in stages three, four and five of the Parkhurst development area, targeting over 3,600 new dwellings across the region.
Parkhurst Rockhampton Commercial Development (Yaamba Rd)
Redevelopment of a 9-acre site on the Bruce Highway, including a proposed caravan park, petrol station with minimart, quick service restaurant (QSR), and a truck stop. The project is focused on commercial growth in the Parkhurst area.
Riverside Waters Estate
A sought-after residential estate in Parkhurst, north of Rockhampton, offering vacant land lots from 1,010my to 1,469my. Stages 5 and 6 are currently selling.
Parkhurst Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland's Parkhurst Industrial Estate is a strategic industrial land estate in north Rockhampton offering large undeveloped industrial lots for manufacturing, engineering, logistics and resource-related businesses. The estate continues to attract investment, with recent acquisitions by major industrial operators including Qube Bulk. Limited lots remain available for sale.
Ellida Estate
Rockhampton's newest masterplanned community spanning 279 hectares with plans for 2,200 homes across multiple stages. The development includes expansive greenspace with 28 hectares of open space and reserves, recreational parklands, medium density residential, and a neighbourhood commercial precinct. Located with Bruce Highway frontage in a high-demand growth corridor, Ellida Estate represents the largest residential zoned land in the Rockhampton Regional Council jurisdiction.
Residential Activation Fund - Parkhurst & North Rockhampton Upgrades
A $27.58 million funding injection to fast-track three critical infrastructure projects, including the Parkhurst Residential Enabling Infrastructure Project (1.8km extension of Alexandra Street), upgrades to the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant, and planning for the Limestone Creek Trunk Sewerage Network. These projects are set to unlock over 3,600 new homes in the region.
1,185 residents of Rockyview are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 0.4%, with participation at 71.1%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,658, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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A strong concentration in essential services characterizes Rockyview's qualified labor pool, which displays an exceptionally low jobless rate of 0.4% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,185 while the unemployment rate sat 3.5% under the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force engagement is remarkably high, standing at 71.1% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census responses showed that only 6.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic lockdowns during that timeframe must be kept in mind. Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, as well as retail trade.
The workforce displays heavy specialization in mining, where local representation is 2.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food services remains underrepresented, employing just 3.7% of local workers compared to 8.3% regionally. Comparing resident workers against jobs located within the boundary indicates that local job opportunities are fairly constrained. Across the 12 months ending March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows the local labor pool contracted by 4.2% alongside a 3.7% drop in filled jobs, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 give broader context on potential future employment demand for Rockyview over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, with performance varying widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against Rockyview's workforce structure points to indicative local gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing a baseline extrapolation that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rockyview is $2,897 a week (about $151,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,141 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,977 a year against an average of $79,996. 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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Tax office data compiled at the postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Rockyview with a median taxpayer income of $66,977 and an average of $79,996. These figures stand far above national standards and outpace Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to approximately $74,586 (median) and $89,084 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Rockyview personal, family, and household incomes in the top tier nationwide, between the 87th and 95th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 32.5% of workers (701 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 each week, matching the regional rate of 31.7%. Strong local buying power is further evident in the 46.3% of households generating upwards of $3,000 weekly, with families keeping 88.7% of earnings following mortgage or rent obligations. Consequently, the suburb sits in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rockyview had 527 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 3% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted entirely of freestanding houses at 100.0%, with no other dwelling types recorded such as apartments or townhouses, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership matched regional norms at 34.7%, while 62.1% of homes were held under a mortgage and 3.2% were tenant-occupied. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $2,167 locally compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, while weekly rental rates sat at a median of $480 against $345 regionally. Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents substantially outstrip the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rockyview counted 527 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 655 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 5% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 94.5% of households, led by couples with children at 50.8%, childless couples at 35.5%, and single parent arrangements accounting for 6.4%. Non-family dwellings make up 5.5% of the total, divided between single-occupant homes at 5.4% and group households at 1.1%. The average household contains 3.2 people, notably higher than the 2.5 person average across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Rockyview hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Rockyview sits below broad standards, with 22.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% nationally. Holders of bachelor degrees make up 17.2% of adults, followed by 2.7% with graduate diplomas and 2.6% with postgraduate credentials. Conversely, vocational qualifications are widespread, held by 40.9% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (30.6%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.4% attending an educational institution. School-age learners comprise 12.1% in primary campuses and 11.0% in secondary facilities, alongside 4.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Getting around Rockyview means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 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
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73.2% of residents in Rockyview report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 indicators in Rockyview are favorable, with AreaSearch mortality and chronic illness metrics showing low incidence of major health conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private healthcare membership is exceptionally high, covering approximately 59% of the population (1,270 people) in contrast to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, present in 7.8 and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Health outcomes are particularly strong among individuals under 65.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 15.0% of the population (323 people), below the Regional Qld share of 20.3%, and maintain solid health metrics matching national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rockyview is largely Australian-born, at 93.7% of residents, with 1.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Rockyview, where 93.7% of people were born in Australia, 94.1% possess citizenship, and 98.3% converse solely in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 61.3% of residents compared with 52.2% across Regional Qld. The primary parental ancestries reported by Rockyview residents are Australian (34.8%, notably exceeding the 26.5% regional mark), English (31.4%), and Irish (8.1%). Other European ancestries show slight variations from regional averages, including German at 5.2% (vs 4.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rockyview is 39. 22.2% 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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Demographics in Rockyview are defined by a substantial child and youth contingent alongside mature adult parents. Updates to August 2026 indicate that 33.9% of residents fall into the 0 - 24 age bracket compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while individuals aged 65+ account for 15.0% against 20.4% regionally. The median age remains at 39, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred among residents aged 65+, increasing from 12.3% to 15.0%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the biggest absolute gain in the 25 - 44 bracket, rising by 160 residents (29%) to 706, while the 65+ cohort is slated for the fastest relative growth, expanding 35% to 436 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rockyview
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,735 at the 2021 Census → 2,157 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 Aug 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 (SAL32459). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.