Our Way of Life

The liveability of the Capricorn Coast/Rockhampton Region is about more than just the sum of its parts:

• A sustainable population of approximately 120,000; projected to increase to about 160,000 by 2041;
• An impressive range of employment, health, sporting and cultural facilities;
• Central location and easy accessibility – an hour’s flight or a easy day’s drive from the capital, Brisbane;
• Real lifestyle opportunities in one of the best tropical climates in Australia;
• Housing diversity including affordable housing;
• Strong community and social networks;
• Abundant water reserves; and
• A resilient economy.

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Affordable homes

• Median house price
  • $610,000 – Livingstone Shire Council (Capricorn Coast) area
  • $360,000 – Rockhampton Regional Council area
  • DNRM, Office of the Valuer-General, Property Sales (June quarter 2023)
• Median weekly rental price for two-bedroom flats or units
  • $320/week – Rockhampton Regional Council area
  • $410/week – Livingstone Shire Council (Capricorn Coast) area
  • Rental Tenancy Authority (September quarter 2023)
• Median weekly rental price for three-bedroom houses
  • $430 – Rockhampton Regional Council area
  • $500 – Livingstone Shire Council (Capricorn Coast) area
  • Rental Tenancy Authority (September quarter 2023)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• The Region’s diverse economic base and job opportunities revolve around the retail, health, education and training, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries.
• The mining, manufacturing, construction, agricultural, health, education and retail sectors account for 65% of the job market in the Rockhampton Region.
• Jobseekers searching for their next BIG opportunity will find the Work in Central Queensland website a great place to start their search and stay connected.
• Post a job for FREE on the Work in Central Queensland website – simply register as an employer and then upload your job details to reach people interested in working in Central Queensland.

FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• CQUniversity Australia headquarters and main campus
• 33,238 students from more than 100 countries
• CQUniversity, as a dual sector university, supports the region’s strong emphasis on apprenticeships and traineeships
• Centre of excellence for education
• With numerous training organisations supporting business

CLIMATE

• Located on the Tropic of Capricorn with a subtropical climate.
• Typical daytime temperature ranges are between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius in the summer, and 9 to 23 degrees Celsius in the winter.

Rockhampton

Capricorn Coast

Emerald and the Sapphire Gemfields