Average rent in Rockhampton - West, QLD2026

Rockhampton - West sits in the Rockhampton local government area, 521km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 5,903 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $265/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 32% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,903

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
521 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Rockhampton

Renting in Rockhampton - West

Rockhampton - West comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $265/week, around 26% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 64% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 32% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,903, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 521km from Brisbane, Rockhampton - West typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rockhampton - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Rockhampton - West, QLD was $265. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Rockhampton - West rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Rockhampton - West came in at $265 — 26% below. Rockhampton - West sits 521km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Rockhampton - West have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Rockhampton - West's $265/week (ABS 2021) include Kingaroy, Daintree, Berserker. Manoora, Pittsworth, Bowen sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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