Overall score
Rockhampton City
48.7/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Rockhampton City vs Yeppoon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Rockhampton City for investment; Yeppoon for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Rockhampton CityYeppoon
Crime rate
Rockhampton City
255.6 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rockhampton City
276
Yeppoon
193
Population
Rockhampton City
2,059
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadRockhampton City 3Yeppoon 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesYeppoon
- Best for investmentRockhampton City
- Best for best valueYeppoon
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Rockhampton City | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 255.6 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 17 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 193 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 12.6% |
| Population | 2,059 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rockhampton City is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Rockhampton City tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Yeppoon stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Rockhampton City generally means more approachable housing costs, while Yeppoon leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeppoon, while Rockhampton City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.