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Queensland · Postcode 4700
West Rockhampton postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 521 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
West Rockhampton at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where West Rockhampton ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
West Rockhampton vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Rockhampton | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,350 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $258 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,215 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
West Rockhampton is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4700. It lies roughly 521 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Rockhampton.
According to the 2021 Census, West Rockhampton has a population of 1,848 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,350, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 206 (11.1% of residents).
Housing in West Rockhampton includes a median weekly rent of $258, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,215, with 731 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Rockhampton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
West Rockhampton is served by Crescent Lagoon State School.
West Rockhampton is part of the Rockhampton statistical area in Queensland.
West Rockhampton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4700 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,848 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,350/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $724/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $258 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,215 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Population Density | 292/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 731 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 206 (11.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -23.3789 |
| Longitude | 150.4894 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 521 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Rockhampton |
| Local Government | Rockhampton |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Rockhampton |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 356 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 241 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 473 (25.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 440 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 332 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 203 (11.0%) |
| Arthritis | 200 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 122 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 109 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 68 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 62 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 12 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 49 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 312 (43.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 239 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 118 (16.4%) |
Schools in West Rockhampton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in West Rockhampton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near West Rockhampton
Same Postcode (4700)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.