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Gracemere

QLD 4702 • Rest of QLD

12,023
Population (2021)
$40,456
Median Income
70.00 km²
Area
35m
Elevation
Regional QueenslandAffordableFamily-FriendlyCountry Feel

About Gracemere

Gracemere is a township 10 kilometres south of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. The suburb has grown from a small community into a significant residential area serving Rockhampton workers.

Rocky satellite living defines Gracemere—affordable homes and community atmosphere attract families seeking Central Queensland lifestyle. The suburb offers small-town feel with city accessibility.

Gracemere falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
Gracemere
LGA
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.46°, 150.46°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
70.00 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Shop 90 Gracemere Shopping World, Cnr Capricorn Hwy & McLaughlin St Gracemere 4702 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,315
Census 2021
12,023
▲ 6.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$40,456
▲ 15.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,371
Born Overseas 949

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 226
  • 2. England 144
  • 3. Philippines 93
  • 4. South Africa 63
  • 5. India 62
  • 6. Zimbabwe 45
  • 7. Fiji 33
  • 8. Papua New Guinea 30
  • 9. Scotland 18
  • 10. Canada 15
  • 11. United States 14
  • 12. Netherlands 13
  • 13. Sri Lanka 12
  • 14. Thailand 11
  • 15. China 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,457
English 4,704
Australian Aboriginal 1,213
Scottish 1,115
Irish 1,098
German 826
Italian 155
Filipino 143
Dutch 113
New Zealander 111

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,082
Both parents born in Australia
1,169
Both parents born overseas
983
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.1%
No Religion
43.6%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
990 (8.2%)
5-14 years
2,148 (17.9%)
15-19 years
807 (6.7%)
20-24 years
740 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,744 (14.5%)
35-44 years
1,728 (14.4%)
45-54 years
1,259 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,225 (10.2%)
65-74 years
889 (7.4%)
75-84 years
378 (3.1%)
85+ years
122 (1.0%)

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