Berserker QLD 4701
Located in Queensland, Berserker sits 633 km from Brisbane CBD, around 7 hours 20 minutes by car. The suburb has 7,020 residents, a median age of 35, and a median household income of $60,892 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 2.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,116. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 3 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Berserker a good suburb?
Berserker scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on schools and transit, weaker on safety and community.
Above the state average
3 schools · 1 above peer schools · Top 20% in QLD
Very walkable
Walkability 83/100 · 633.3 km · 438 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $509K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 94/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 35 · 7,020 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #742 in QLDEach bar is Berserker's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
41 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBerserker's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $509,000, roughly 17% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$509,000
24% below its 5 neighbours (median $673,750)
Based on 300 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 135 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 64 sales $456K
- 3 bed 167 sales $520K
- 4 bed 54 sales $560K
- 5 bed 5 sales $620K
Units
$438,500
16% below its 5 neighbours (median $520,000)
Based on 34 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 22 days — median across 10 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 16 sales $402K
- 3 bed 18 sales $465K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Berserker are currently listed at around $549,000 on average. Based on 100 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$549K
100 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$449K
6 units listed in the last 6 months.
106 of the suburb's 2,729 dwellings (3.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Berserker rent for around $500 a week on average, based on 62 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$500/wk
17% below its 5 neighbours (median $600/wk)
62 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$440/wk
12 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
74 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,179 rented homes (6.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $530/wk
- 39 bonds
- +57% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $370/wk
- 18 bonds
- +47% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025124 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 24% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4701.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$500/week ($26,000 a year) on a $549,000 median
$440/week ($23,000 a year) on a $449,000 median
Based on a small sample (6 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Berserker safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Berserker sits in the high band, with 571 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 21% on the prior year.
571 offences
21.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024100 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Three schools serve Berserker, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. St Mary's Catholic Primary School leads the pack.
- • 931 students across 3 schools (avg 310)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Independent, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 837-1029, median 966 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: St Mary's Catholic Primary School (349 students)
Primary
Combined
Universities nearby
0.7% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Berserker is very walkable on foot — at 83/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 4 supermarkets, 8 parks and 9 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Berserker.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 99.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 87.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 23.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 14.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Berserker.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 31%
- Premises covered
- 3,949
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Rockhampton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 18 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Berserker is home to about 7,000 residents, with a median age of 35, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $61,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
7,020
Median Age
35
Median Household Income
$60,892/yr
Census Median Rent
$260/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,116/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$35,152/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.5%
Total Dwellings
2,729
Owner-Occupier Rate
56.8%
Houses
80.9%
Rental Stress
22.2%
Mortgage Stress
22.0%
Work From Home
3.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
173 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 54 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,145 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.9%
- Employment Rate
- 52.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 32.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
141 residents (2.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
2.3% of residents (153) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (95).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 6,591 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 3,650 people work here; 2,964 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (1.2 per resident). At least 19% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,313 a year through Rockhampton based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Rockhampton
In the year to August 2026, 390 new dwellings were approved across Rockhampton. That mix is 320 houses and 70 units. Approvals are up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 3 to 15 homes
- Within 2 years 1 to 5 homes
- No timeframe set 2 to 10 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (3 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Darumbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 8.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1.
From the Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland) monitoring station, 6.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Rockhampton Aero, 5.3 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 16 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 14.1 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.8% of addresses
- 34 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 811 mm
- 61 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 26 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.6°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
10 facilities within 5 km- 1.1 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 1.4 kmWaste Remediation and Materials Recovery ServicesTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Sulfur dioxide
- 1.4 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide · Chlorine & compounds
- 1.8 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · n-Hexane
- 2.7 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene)
EV adoption
In postcode 4701, 124 of 34,679 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (790 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4701, 9,541 rooftop-solar systems totalling 58.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 17,727 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 532 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 10 across postcode 4701.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $509,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Donna Kirkland Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Donna Kirkland LNP | 51.8% |
| 2020 | Barry O'Rourke ALP | 58.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Berserker
Is Berserker a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Berserker is high (94/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Berserker?
Berserker has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Berserker a good place to live?
Berserker has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Berserker?
Berserker, QLD had a population of 7,020 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Berserker, QLD?
The postcode for Berserker, QLD is 4701.
How far is Berserker from Brisbane?
Berserker is 633 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 438 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Berserker?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Berserker was $60,892 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Berserker?
The median advertised rent in Berserker is $500 a week for houses (62 listings) and $440 a week for units (12 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Berserker?
The median age of residents in Berserker was 35 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Berserker?
There are 3 schools inside the Berserker boundary: 1 above, 1 at, and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Berserker walkable?
Berserker scores 83/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Berserker?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Berserker (Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 8.6 µg/m³. That puts Berserker below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Berserker?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Berserker, Rockhampton Aero (5.3 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 11.6°C, 811 mm of rain a year over 61 rainy days, and 26 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Berserker?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Berserker belong to?
Berserker sits within the Rockhampton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Berserker?
The average residential rates bill through Rockhampton is $1,313 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Berserker?
Across Rockhampton, 390 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Berserker in?
Berserker sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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