What is the population of Rockhampton, Australia?

The population of Rockhampton, Australia, is 79,602. The Rockhampton population makes it the 7^th largest city in Queensland, and by far the biggest city for a long way in any direction.

Rockhampton is one of several medium-sized cities on or near the Queensland coast. Others include Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. Rockhampton lies roughly on the Tropic of Capricorn, and given that there’s not much for miles around, Rockhampton becomes the default hub for the Capricorn region and central Queensland. Things to do in Rockhampton include taking a tour of the Capricorn Caves.

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Cathedral Cave at the Capricorn Caves near Rockhampton, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

Rockhampton population

The population of Rockhampton is reasonably large by Australian standards. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, the population of Rockhampton in 2020 was 79,602. That Rockhampton population figure is for the significant urban area, so it swallows up people living in suburbs and satellite towns as well. The likes of Gracemere are bundled in.

Rockhampton is a growing city, although the Rockhampton population is only growing at a glacial pace. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, the Rockhampton population in 2010 was 74,995.

Top experiences to book in and around Rockhampton

(Highly recommended ✅) Great Keppel Island day trip – with lunch.
Cathedral Cave tour at Capricorn Caves. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
90 minute Deep Vault Cave and Flower Pot tour at Capricorn Caves.
Time Safaris walking tour.

Rockhampton population compared to other Australian cities

To compare with other Australian cities, the Rockhampton population is a little higher than that of Coffs Harbour, Bundaberg, Bunbury or Melton. But fewer people live in Rockhampton than Mackay or Launceston.

The best places to stay in Rockhampton, Queensland

The best Rockhampton accommodation choices are:

For character and charm: Denison Boutique Hotel.
For heritage: Quality Hotel Regent.
For well-equipped apartments: Quest Rockhampton.
For really good value: Rockhampton Serviced Apartments.
For a great pool: Korte’s Resort.

Biggest cities in Queensland, Australia

Rockhampton is the 7th biggest significant urban area in Queensland. State capital Brisbane, host of the 2032 Olympics, is by far the biggest city in the state. Next up come the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba and Mackay. The majority of the Queensland population lives in the south-eastern corner, but Queensland’s population is spread around slightly better than other states.