About Rockhampton

It’s not hard to identify the source of Central Queensland’s success. A flood of wealth and growth has been following the mighty Fitzroy River for the best part of the last decade. Medium property prices have risen by up to 200% across the region in the past four years. In the past 12 months alone localities throughout the Rockhampton and Fitzroy shires have recorded growth even in a downturn.

One of the loudest cries for support comes from our state government with the amalgamations of 4 shires, this area has one of Queensland’s leading economies with $5.7 billion worth of major projects happening. Rockhampton has a huge future with development applications for the past financial year increased by 67% on the previous year. The Central Queensland area generates almost 40% of Queensland’s total coal production and is home to only 5% of our population. It employs 10% of the states total workforce and has 27 new coal projects under way worth a total of $10.6 billion.

Rockhampton’s role in servicing the state’s resource boom is undoubtedly the driving force behind its soaring property prices. A simple formula of supply and demand. Mining families are choosing Rockhampton as a good base for schools, shops and all facilities creating unprecedented demand for housing. According to REIQ zone chairman “The market is bubbling along in Rockhampton and sees no reason this may change”. The markets link to a strong solid industrial base ensures the areas sustainability. It is being driven by