Berserker QLD

Postcode 4701 · Rockhampton LGA

Berserker is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Rockhampton local government area (postcode 4701). With a population of 7,020, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Berserker is $335,000, having surged 17.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $290,000 (+15.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,116.

Berserker is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 902, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Rockhampton LGA is higher than average at 11,689 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Berserker offers a gross rental yield of 7.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($335K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +17.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.5% High Yield
Price vs State$335K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+17.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,082
Mean Income$58,762
Earners4,295
YoY Change+6.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$335K
17.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$290K
15.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
7,020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,171
Personal Income /wk$676
Mortgage /mth$1,116
CRIME (Rockhampton LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,689
Total Incidents11,689
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA902
Total Students582
Government1
Independent1
Berserker Street State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 837
Kingsley CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 966
Data: 2024