The following regional profiles provide informative statistics about the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region on a variety of topics including our population, climate, dwellings and the labour force. These topics will be updated when new data becomes available. Data from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing has been released on a variety of topics including income, occupation, education, dwellings and more providing a snapshot of the region at that time.
Regional Overview
Statistics can provide a variety of information about people and where they live. Capricorn Enterprise has produced a variety of reports that provide up-to-date information about the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region. CLICK HERE
Regional Population Trends
The population profile provides statistics about the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast areas’ population. This includes population estimates and projections, characteristics of the population, our ancestry and the service age groups that make up our age profile. CLICK HERE
Climate
The climate profile provides climate information for Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast region. CLICK HERE
Regional Dwellings
The dwellings profile provides statistics about the diversity of housing in the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region, including dwelling types, tenure, median weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments, dwelling prices and more. The Rockhampton Region continues to offer a range of affordable housing in a variety of locations. CLICK HERE
Regional Employment
The employment profile provides statistics about the education and employment characteristics of the working population of the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region. This includes information about educational qualifications, industry of employment, occupations, incomes, the labour force and where people are working. The Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast areas support a range of employment opportunities for residents. CLICK HERE
Download our Journey to Work Fact Sheet (2021 Census)
NOTE: Australia’s next Census will be held in August 2026. Data collected in the Census helps government, businesses and organisations to make informed decisions. The ABS is likely to release Census 2026 data from mid-2027.