Bouldercombe QLD

Postcode 4702 · Rockhampton LGA

Bouldercombe is a small community in Queensland within the Rockhampton local government area (postcode 4702). With a population of 1,117, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $80K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Bouldercombe is $470,000, having surged 18.1% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $310 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Bouldercombe is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 937, 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, Bouldercombe offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($470K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +18.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$470K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+18.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$57,566
Mean Income$68,411
Earners1,214
YoY Change+8.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education1/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$470K
18.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
1,117
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,531
Personal Income /wk$686
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Rockhampton LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,689
Total Incidents11,689
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA937
Total Students82
Government1
Bouldercombe State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 937
Data: 2024