Rockhampton City vs Wandal
The verdict
Rockhampton City rates higher for liveability (100 vs 93). Wandal rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Rockhampton City is closer to the coast (26.4 km vs 27.5 km).
Scores
Rockhampton CityWandal
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 42 |
| Liveability | 100 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,059 | 3,949 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,118 | $1,447 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Rockhampton City — · Wandal —
Property
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $510 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,846 | 1,849 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 680 | 658 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Rockhampton City is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 968 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rockhampton City · Wandal
Transport
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 379.8 km | 381.7 km |
Liveability
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.4 km | 27.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 520.3 km | 522.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Rockhampton City | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,059 | 3,949 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,026 | 4,079 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.40% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Rockhampton City or Wandal?
Wandal has a higher average school ICSEA (Rockhampton City 926 vs Wandal 968; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rockhampton City or Wandal?
Rockhampton City and Wandal have similar transport scores.
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