Rockingham sits 1,561 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 17 hours 50 minutes by car. Census data records 104 residents with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $94,224 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 2.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $160 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. Rockingham is characterised by high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 104. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Rockingham safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Rockingham sits in the moderate band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025.
2 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Rate
- -0.10 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -1.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Rockingham is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Rockingham.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 46
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
Cassowary Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Rockingham is home to 104 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $94,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
104
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$94,224/yr
Census Median Rent
$160/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$49,556/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.9%
Total Dwellings
42
Owner-Occupier Rate
82.9%
Houses
102.4%
Rental Stress
8.8%
Mortgage Stress
22.1%
Work From Home
10.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 89.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.3%
- Employment Rate
- 66.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.5%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,829 a year through Cassowary Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Cassowary Coast
In the year to August 2026, 186 new dwellings were approved across Cassowary Coast. That mix is 128 houses and 58 units. Approvals are up 68.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Gulngay 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.
Climate & Setting
from Cardwell Marine Pde, 23.2 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 6 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 4.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 2,150 mm
- 118 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.0°C
- 2 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 16.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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 4854, 7 of 4,907 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (103 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4854, 1,127 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,338 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 78 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 Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Wayde Chiesa Liberal National Party of Queensland — elected at the Nov 2025 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nick Dametto KAP | 63.2% |
| 2020 | Nick Dametto KAP | 64.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Rockingham?
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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 Rockingham
Is Rockingham a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Rockingham is moderate (52/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Rockingham?
Rockingham has a moderate recorded bushfire history (53/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Rockingham?
Rockingham, QLD had a population of 104 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Rockingham, QLD?
The postcode for Rockingham, QLD is 4854.
How far is Rockingham from Brisbane?
Rockingham is 1,561 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1069 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Rockingham?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Rockingham was $94,224 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 Rockingham?
There are too few current rental listings in Rockingham for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $160, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Rockingham?
The median age of residents in Rockingham was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Rockingham at risk of bushfire?
Rockingham has a moderate recorded bushfire history (53/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality 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.
What is the weather like in Rockingham?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Rockingham, Cardwell Marine Pde (23.2 km away), summer days average 31°C, winter nights 16°C, 2,150 mm of rain a year over 118 rainy days, and 2 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Rockingham?
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 Rockingham belong to?
Rockingham sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Rockingham?
The average residential rates bill through Cassowary Coast is $1,829 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Rockingham?
Across Cassowary Coast, 186 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 68.4% 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 Rockingham in?
Rockingham sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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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
- 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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