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West Rockhampton suburb profile

West Rockhampton is an established residential suburb of Rockhampton in central Queensland, lying near the Fitzroy River and within easy reach of the city centre. Its streets are mainly lined with single-storey homes on generous blocks, and the suburb has a settled, suburban character with a mix of older houses and later brick dwellings.

Local life centres on parks, sporting fields and small shopping nodes, with regular road links to Rockhampton and the Bruce Highway for regional travel. Tree-lined streets, riverside reserves nearby and mature green spaces give the area an outdoorsy, practical feel for everyday living.

West Rockhampton property market performance

Current median dwelling price$541,000Past 3 months

Property growth+10.9%Past 12 months

West Rockhampton has no reliable published median price for houses or units because too few properties of those types have sold recently. Over the last 3 months sales were concentrated in houses, with nine house sales and one unit sale recorded.

In West Rockhampton house rents rose strongly over the last 12 months, up 11.0% to $555 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
21.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
91
Median days on market
Past 12 months
14N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$555N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.0%N/A

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West Rockhampton demographics

West Rockhampton is a community where couples without children are the largest family group and most homes are owner-occupied.

Couples with children account for 34.1% of families and rented homes make up 34.2% of dwellings. At the 2021 Census, 1,848 people lived in West Rockhampton.

West Rockhampton and Queensland
SuburbQLD
Median age
years
3638
Median household income
weekly
$1,350$1,675
Couples with children
share of families
34.1%41.2%
Couples without children
share of families
36.8%40.3%
One-parent families
share of families
26.9%16.8%
Homes owned outright
share of homes
30.9%30.1%
Homes with a mortgage
share of homes
34.9%35.6%
Homes rented
share of homes
34.2%34.3%
Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Suburbs near West Rockhampton

Some popular suburbs near West Rockhampton include:

  • Wandal: An inner suburb of Rockhampton with tree-lined streets and older homes.
  • The Range: An elevated, established suburb known for its heritage homes and city outlooks.
  • Allenstown: A mixed residential and commercial suburb with long-established streets.
  • Depot Hill: A historic riverside suburb with older housing and a compact village feel.
  • Port Curtis: A coastal suburb focused on port activity and waterfront industrial land.

How does West Rockhampton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: West Rockhampton’s median house price is 24.0% higher than Allenstown’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Rockhampton have grown 8.6% higher than in Wandal.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Rockhampton have grown 25.5% higher than in The Range.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in West Rockhampton are selling 26.3% faster than in Wandal.

Choose the right real estate agents in West Rockhampton

In West Rockhampton ,28 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 28.2% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.42% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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