Allenstown vs West Rockhampton
The verdict
Allenstown rates higher for liveability (89 vs 74). Allenstown is closer to the coast (27.6 km vs 29.5 km).
Scores
AllenstownWest Rockhampton
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 37 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 38 |
| Liveability | 89 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,762 | 1,848 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,147 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Allenstown — · West Rockhampton —
Property
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,846 | 1,840 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 652 | 649 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allenstown · West Rockhampton
Transport
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 378.7 km | 381.1 km |
Liveability
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.6 km | 29.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 519.1 km | 521.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 770 m | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Allenstown | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,762 | 1,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,780 | 1,909 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allenstown or West Rockhampton?
Allenstown and West Rockhampton have similar residential safety scores (33 and 33/100).
Which has better schools, Allenstown or West Rockhampton?
Allenstown has a higher average school ICSEA (Allenstown 959 vs West Rockhampton 921; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allenstown or West Rockhampton?
Allenstown and West Rockhampton have similar transport scores.
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