Housing

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Buying, renting or investing—Rockhampton has a home to complement your lifestyle

The Rockhampton Region offers a diverse and affordable range of housing to suit everyone—from young professionals, to retirees, and families of every size and makeup. For far less than you’d need to spend in Brisbane or other regional areas, you can live in Rockhampton with beaches just 40 minutes away, national parks on your doorstep, and all the community amenities you’d expect from a much larger city.

Learn more about our towns and suburbs for some inspiration.

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Houses to suit every taste, need and budget

Buying

In Rockhampton, you can often purchase blocks of land from $100,000 and houses or units from as little as $250,000. From “renovator’s delight” properties, to new houses, and classic Queenslanders, the Rockhampton Region offers a multitude of home styles and sizes to suit every need and budget.

At the end of 2024, the median house price in the Rockhampton Region was less than half that of Brisbane at $480,000, which means more money in your pocket to enjoy your new tree change and lifestyle.

Investors in the Rockhampton Region can find affordable units and homes, with rental yields exceeding 8.6% in some areas (as of 2024).

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Less money on rent means more options to explore your backyard

Renting

According to the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), as of the end of 2024 renters in Rockhampton can expect to pay around $140 a week less than those is Brisbane. Data shows Rockhampton is a cheaper place to rent than other regional Queensland areas such as Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg, the Fraser Coast, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast.

Saving on rent means more money in the bank to help buy your own property, or to simply explore the wonderful Rockhampton Region on your weekends.

Real Estate Directory

Rockhampton’s real estate agents and property managers are passionate locals, who understand the benefits which come from living in the region.

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The Agency Central Queensland

2/189 East Street, Rockhampton 4700

07 4930 4900

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Bentley Real Estate

Shop 4, 379-385 Yaamba Road, Park Avenue 4701

0417 705 250

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Century 21 Solutions

31 East Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4922 5522

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Design Real Estate

Shop 3, 7 Denham Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4921 0030

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Discover Real Estate

Shop 1, 10 McLaughlin Street, Gracemere 4702

(07) 4800 4930

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Elders Real Estate Rockhampton

14 Stanley Street, Rockhampton 4700

(07) 4838 9017

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Elite Real Estate

89 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4926 3159

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Fisher Sutton Real Estate

Shop 8, 32 Denham Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4926 2641

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Gracemere Property Solutions

Shop 10, 21 Lawrie Street, Gracemere 4702

(07) 4933 1130

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Harcourts Low & Co

Shop 2, 254 Musgrave Street, Berserker 4701

(07) 4887 4211

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Kas Woch Real Estate

Cnr Archer and Denison Streets, Rockhampton 4700

(07) 4922 3631

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LJ Hooker Rockhampton

222 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4922 2122

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McGrath Estate Agents Rockhampton

2D/5 Aquatic Place, Park Avenue 4701

(07) 4819 2459

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Mr Real Estate Rockhampton

Shop 5, 235 Musgrave Street, Berserker 4701

(07) 4922 2244

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Nola Debney Real Estate

19 Turner Road, Wandal 4700

0412 907 002

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Nutrien Harcourts GDL Rockhampton

Office 1, 130 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4837 3580

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One Agency Property Connect

Shop 2, 19 Lawrie Street, Gracemere 4702

(07) 4933 1144

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Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate

Level 2, 102 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton City 4700

(07) 4927 2122

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Ray White Rockhampton

1 Macartney Street, Norman Gardens 4701

(07) 4923 0000

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Ray White Rural Gracemere

36 O'Shanesy Street, Gracemere 4702

(07) 4933 4503

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Realty One Real Estate

3/71 High Street, Berserker 4701

0477 868 936

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Settled Property Brokers

Frenchville 4701

0424 302 000

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Tomkins Valuers & Auctioneers

207-217 Wade Street, Parkhurst 4702

(07) 4936 3882

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Xception Property

34 Main Street, Park Avenue 4701

0422 321 801

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