Roundstone
QLD 4718 • Queensland
About Roundstone
Roundstone is a large but sparsely populated rural locality in Central Queensland, covering approximately 814 square kilometres within the Central Highlands Regional Council area near Emerald. With a population of just 78 people, the area is characterised by vast open grazing country typical of the Capricorn region, with properties running cattle across the dry subtropical landscape. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Flynn and the state electorate of Gregory, reflecting its deep outback rural character.
Life in Roundstone revolves around the land, with farming and grazing the primary activities for the small number of residents who call this remote locality home. The nearby town of Emerald — the major service hub for the Central Highlands — provides access to supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and other essential services. Roundstone sits in a region known for its sapphire gemfields, sunflower and grain farming, and the vast cotton-growing areas around the Emerald Irrigation Area.
Roundstone falls under postcode 4718 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4718
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4718, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4718; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Emerald is the nearest service centre, approx. 30-50km depending on property location
Remote rural locality; vehicle essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dawson Highway
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Gillespie Street
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Gillespie Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Banana Local Government Area, which contains Roundstone. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.