Gracemere vs West Rockhampton
The verdict
West Rockhampton rates higher for liveability (74 vs 37). West Rockhampton is closer to the coast (29.5 km vs 35.1 km).
Scores
GracemereWest Rockhampton
| Gracemere | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 37 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 38 |
| Liveability | 37 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gracemere | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,023 | 1,848 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,711 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.8% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Gracemere — · West Rockhampton —
Property
| Gracemere | 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) | $530 | 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
| Gracemere | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,846 | 1,840 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 657 | 649 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gracemere | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gracemere · West Rockhampton
Transport
| Gracemere | 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) | 376.1 km | 381.1 km |
Liveability
| Gracemere | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 19 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.1 km | 29.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 515.6 km | 521.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gracemere | West Rockhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,023 | 1,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,717 | 1,909 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gracemere or West Rockhampton?
Gracemere and West Rockhampton have similar residential safety scores (33 and 33/100).
Which has better schools, Gracemere or West Rockhampton?
Gracemere has a higher average school ICSEA (Gracemere 923 vs West Rockhampton 921; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gracemere or West Rockhampton?
Gracemere and West Rockhampton have similar transport scores.
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