Berserker
QLD 4701 · Rockhampton
7,020 (2021) → 7,200 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Berserker is a suburb in Rockhampton, QLD 4701, about 521km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Berserker are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 24km inland. Berserker has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4701 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.51%), New Zealand (1.35%), England (1.2%), Vietnam (0.94%), China (0.56%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.11%), Mandarin (0.64%), Tagalog (0.58%), Filipino (0.34%), Tamil (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Rockhampton local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 950 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
- Kingsley CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 966
- Berserker Street State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 837
Nearby (within 10km)
- North Rockhampton State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 896
- Emmaus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 997
- Emmaus College - Yaamba Road CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.9km
- Rockhampton North Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 940
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 990
- Mount Archer State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 895
- Park Avenue State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 864
- Rockhampton Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 925
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 995
- Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Koongal CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
- Rockhampton State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 910
- Frenchville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1005
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Berserker
Is Berserker safe?
Berserker has a residential safety score of 33/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,722 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Berserker from Brisbane CBD?
Berserker is about 520.8 km from Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Berserker?
Berserker has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 944 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Berserker?
Berserker has a transport score of 0/100.