QLD4701· Pop. 43,828Livingstone

RED HILL ROCKHAMPTON

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

63

Liveability score

54

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

5.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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RED HILL ROCKHAMPTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$270/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

RED HILL ROCKHAMPTON is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.6%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,496/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.0%

66.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+2.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

870 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

520.1 km

Regional

Days on market

47 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

92 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

41.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

434/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4701

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚3 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(59%)
349 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Frenchville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1005(49%)
825 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 995(45%)
619 students16:1 student–teacher44% girls10% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
341 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls9% top SEA quarter

Mount Archer State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 895(10%)
531 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls3% top SEA quarter

Lakes Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 888(9%)
126 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

Park Avenue State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 864(6%)
163 students11:1 student–teacher39% girls2% top SEA quarter

Glenmore State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 841(4%)
351 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

Berserker Street State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 837(4%)
308 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Emmaus College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 997(45%)
1,320 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

Glenmore State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 910(13%)
646 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

North Rockhampton State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 896(10%)
968 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Heights College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1009(51%)
1,040 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls9% top SEA quarter

Lighthouse Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 984(39%)
593 students15:1 student–teacher56% girls10% top SEA quarter

Kingsley College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 966(31%)
274 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls7% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Rockhampton North Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 940(21%)
90 students5:1 student–teacher26% girls9% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
86/ 100

4.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
940ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 12 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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