Fairy Bower vs West Rockhampton
The verdict
West Rockhampton rates higher for liveability (74 vs 25). West Rockhampton is closer to the coast (29.5 km vs 31.7 km).
Scores
Fairy BowerWest Rockhampton
| Fairy Bower | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 37 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 38 |
| Liveability | 25 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairy Bower | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99 | 1,848 |
| Median age | 58 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,062 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 89.9% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fairy Bower — · West Rockhampton —
Property
| Fairy Bower | 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Fairy Bower | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,020 | 1,840 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,010 | 649 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairy Bower | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairy Bower · West Rockhampton
Transport
| Fairy Bower | 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) | 379.9 km | 381.1 km |
Liveability
| Fairy Bower | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.7 km | 29.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 519.9 km | 521.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fairy Bower | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 99 | 1,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 102 | 1,909 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.82% |
Common questions
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