The Range (Qld)

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

The Range (Qld) statistical area's population is estimated at around 5,259 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 28 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,231. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,254 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and five additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 1,429 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are used, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 for each age cohort. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with the The Range (Qld) expected to expand by 490 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.6% over 17 years.

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

The Range has seen minimal new dwelling approvals annually, averaging three over the five-year period from 2017 to 2021. This totals eighteen dwellings approved in that time. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand.

However, it's important to note that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to the Rest of Qld, The Range has substantially lower development levels. Nationally, its development pattern is also below average. Recent construction comprises 25% detached dwellings and 75% attached dwellings, marking a shift from the current 88% houses. This focus on higher-density living aims to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 3539 people approved per dwelling, The Range indicates a highly mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, The Range is projected to gain 559 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 has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Rockhampton Hospital Mental Health Unit Expansion, Rockhampton Hospital Cardiac Hybrid Theatre, and Rockhampton Ring Road. The following list details those projects expected to have the most relevance.

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The labour market in The Range demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

The Range's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.4%. Residents' unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, with workforce participation at 61.1%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Construction employed only 6.9% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.4%, and unemployment remained broadly flat. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Range's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows The Range had a median taxpayer income of $62,262 and an average income of $80,736. Nationally, the median income was $53,146 and the average was $66,593. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $68,432 and the average will be around $88,737, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data indicates incomes in The Range cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 30.6% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. The area's affluence is reflected by 30.9% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The Range's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in The Range, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Range was at 33.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (38.8%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $320, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, The Range's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

The Range features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.3% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Rest of Qld average.

The Range shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

In The Range, residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion of university qualifications than broader areas: 33.0% compared to 15.9% in SA4 region and 17.1% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (20.9%). Educational participation is high at 36.3%, with 18.1% in secondary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 18.1% in secondary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in The Range is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

The Range faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (3,112 people), compared to 53.7% across the rest of Queensland.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.9 and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 67.0% of residents declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.7% across the rest of Queensland. As of 2018-2020, 18.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (951 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

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

The Range had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 86.1% born in Australia, and 91.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in The Range, accounting for 63.4% of its population, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld. In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 28.9%, followed by English at 28.7% and Irish at 11.1%.

Notably, Scottish representation was higher in The Range at 9.3% compared to the regional average of 7.6%. German representation was slightly lower at 4.5% compared to 4.9% regionally, while Sri Lankan representation was notably higher at 0.3% compared to 0.1% regionally.

The Range's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The Range's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 years but 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 19.8% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.6%. This concentration of the 15-24 age group is well above the national average of 12.5%. As per 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 16.8% to 19.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.6% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that The Range's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 38%, adding 232 residents to reach 848. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.