Limestone Creek QLD 4701
Limestone Creek sits 645 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 7 hours 30 minutes by car. Census data records 179 residents with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $118,612 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The suburb fell 3.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $325 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,167. Limestone Creek is characterised by high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
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.
Is Limestone Creek safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Limestone Creek sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
1 offences
50.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202417 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
Universities nearby
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
Limestone Creek is very car-dependent on foot — at 6/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Limestone Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 45
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
Limestone Creek is home to 179 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $119,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
179
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$118,612/yr
Census Median Rent
$325/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$46,800/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.5%
Total Dwellings
62
Owner-Occupier Rate
90.6%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.2%
Mortgage Stress
21.9%
Work From Home
3.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.5%
- Employment Rate
- 68.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
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: 1 to 5 homes
- Within 2 years 1 to 5 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), 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, 5.0 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Rockhampton Aero, 13.1 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 86 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 19.5 km
- 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.
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."
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 Nigel Hutton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nigel Hutton LNP | 60.5% |
| 2020 | Brittany Lauga ALP | 55.6% |
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.
Looking at a specific address in Limestone Creek?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Limestone Creek
Is Limestone Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Limestone Creek is moderate (44/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Limestone Creek?
Limestone Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (77/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Limestone Creek?
Limestone Creek, QLD had a population of 179 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Limestone Creek, QLD?
The postcode for Limestone Creek, QLD is 4701.
How far is Limestone Creek from Brisbane?
Limestone Creek is 645 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 448 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Limestone Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Limestone Creek was $118,612 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 Limestone Creek?
There are too few current rental listings in Limestone Creek for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $325, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Limestone Creek?
The median age of residents in Limestone Creek was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Limestone Creek at risk of bushfire?
Limestone Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (77/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Limestone Creek walkable?
Limestone Creek scores 6/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. 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 Limestone Creek?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Limestone Creek (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 Limestone Creek below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Limestone Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Limestone Creek, Rockhampton Aero (13.1 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 Limestone Creek?
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 Limestone Creek belong to?
Limestone Creek sits within the Rockhampton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Limestone Creek?
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 Limestone Creek?
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 Limestone Creek in?
Limestone Creek 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
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- 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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