Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 32° / 22°
- Rainfall
- 403 mm · ~50 rainy days
QLD · Rockhampton Council
Allenstown, 4700
Population
2,762
Median age
37
Median income
$1,147/wk
Employed
52.6%
Languages at home
8.7%non-English
Top: Malayalam, Mandarin, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Allenstown anchors everyday life in Rockhampton, a regional mid-sized suburb with its own identity and rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and public transport helps with longer trips. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because schools and education and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and transport and access.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 45.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 2705th in Australia
- State rank
- 625th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #177 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #258 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $430
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Period: Mar 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 2,762
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,147
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 207 of 1,357
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,230
- Employment rate
- 52.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 154 / 178
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
8.7% speak a language other than English at home; 13% born overseas
- Language at home
- 2,296 English only · 220 other
- Non-English at home
- 8.7%
- Born overseas
- 328 (13%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 256 (9.3%)
- Australian citizens
- 2,321
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 11
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Malayalam18 · 27.7%
- Mandarin11 · 16.9%
- Arabic8 · 12.3%
- Nepali5 · 7.7%
- Cantonese4 · 6.2%
- Filipino4 · 6.2%
- Gujarati3 · 4.6%
- Portuguese3 · 4.6%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
- 386
- Against the person
- 95
- Against property
- 156
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 139.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +1.3%
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Assault258
- Drug Offences384
- Good Order Offences309
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)488
- Traffic And Related Offences293
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 884
- Allenstown State SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Amenities
105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Walkability proxy
- 58/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.09
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.26
Food & drink(9)
- Cafe
- Lickity FingersCafe
274 Murray Street
- The Fast LaneCafe
- Allenstown Square Food CourtFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Allenstown HotelPub
- Rocky TopRestaurant
Murray Street
- Rocky's Burger ShackRestaurant
37 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Thanh ChineseRestaurant
50 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Shopping(7)
- BP ShopConvenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Rocky Fruit BarnGreengrocer
122 Stanley Street
- AldiSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(2)
- Allenstown State SchoolSchool
- The Cathedral CollegeSchool
Health & services(3)
- Medical SuitesClinic
- Allenstown Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Allenstown Discount PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(14)
- Bolton ParkPark
- Connolly ParkPark
- Curtis ParkPark
- Kettle ParkPark
- O'Shanesy ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Saleyard ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports field
- Clark RubberSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (3)
Other(54)
- Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Liquor Legends Highway A1Alcohol
86 Derby Street
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- StarAlcohol
- ATM (3)
- Braford bullAttraction
- Road Tech MarineBoat Parts;Recreational Vehicle
- ARBCar Parts
- Car repair (2)
- Car wash
- Southside Holiday VillageCaravan Site
- HorselandEquestrian
- HorselandEquestrian
119 Fitzroy Street
- Fantastic FurnitureFurniture
143 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Guide DogsGeneral Store
- A man's toy shopHardware
32-34 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- True Value HardwareHardware
- Wendy's Milk BarIce Cream
- Capricorn Spire Visitor Information CentreInformation
174 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Allenstown MallMall
- Castle Court Motor InnMotel
75 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Cattle City Motor InnMotel
139 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Central Park MotelMotel
Murray Street
- Golden Fountain MotelMotel
166 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Motel
- Motel LodgeMotel
100 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Rocky Gardens Motor InnMotel
292-306 Lower Dawson Road (Bruce Highway)
- Rocky Resort Motor InnMotel
174 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Saleyards Distillery and CafeMotel
52 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Sun Palms MotelMotel
160 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- The Q MotelMotel
112-116 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Tropical Gateway Motor InnMotel
122 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- Parking (13)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- BP DieselPetrol station
- LibertyPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- Saint Joseph's CathedralPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Allenstown Post OfficePost office
139-145 Derby Street
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- Milne Bros. HinoTruck
251 Lower Dawson Road (Bruce Highway)
- Jax Tyres & AutoTyres
- Tyres
95 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Hall's FirearmsWeapons
42 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bolton ParkPark
- Connolly ParkPark
- Curtis ParkPark
- Frank Forde ParkPark
- Kettle ParkPark
- O'Shanesy ParkPark
- Saleyard ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Joseph's Cathedral
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Allenstown Discount Pharmacypharmacy
- Allenstown Medical Centredoctor
- Medical Suitesclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 147 mm · ~18 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Allenstown State SchoolState heritage place
- South Rockhampton CemeteryState heritage place
- St Josephs CathedralState heritage place
- St Marks ChurchState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- A man's toy shopamenities32-34 Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)hardware
- ARBamenitiescar_parts
- ATMamenitiesatm
- ATMamenitiesatm
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Aldiamenitiessupermarket
- Allenstown Discount Pharmacyamenitiespharmacy
- Allenstown Hotelamenitiespub
- Allenstown Mallamenitiesmall
- Allenstown Medical Centreamenitiesdoctors
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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