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Rockhampton · Council (LGA)

People aged 65 and over

16.6%2021

People aged 65 and over make up 16.6% of Rockhampton's population — below average. It ranks 383rd of 559 council areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Banana, Mackay and Gladstone, but lower than Livingstone, Bundaberg and South Burnett. Within Rockhampton, it varies widely, from 11.7% in Gracemere to 28.7% in Mount Morgan.

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📍 Rockhampton, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

15.0%16.0%17.0%18.0%202116.6%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Rockhampton sits

0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Rockhampton — lower than 69% of areas.

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People aged 65 and over within Rockhampton

  1. Berserker15.1%
  2. Bouldercombe20.3%
  3. Frenchville - Mount Archer16.9%
  4. Gracemere11.7%
  5. Lakes Creek14.2%
  6. Mount Morgan28.7%
  7. Norman Gardens16.0%
  8. Park Avenue19.3%
  9. Parkhurst - Kawana15.0%
  10. Rockhampton - West20.1%
  11. Rockhampton City17.5%
  12. Rockhampton Surrounds - West18.2%
  13. The Range - Allenstown18.3%

People aged 65 and over in nearby areas

  1. North Burnett27.0%
  2. South Burnett26.4%
  3. Bundaberg26.0%
  4. Livingstone20.2%
  5. Banana16.2%
  6. Mackay15.2%
  7. Gladstone13.8%
  8. Central Highlands (Qld)9.7%
  9. Isaac6.8%
  10. Woorabinda4.7%

More for Rockhampton

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