Overall score
Rockhampton City
54.9/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
Rockhampton City vs Yeppoon, QLD suburb comparison
Yeppoon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Rockhampton CityYeppoon
Crime rate
Rockhampton City
159.3 / 1k
Yeppoon
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rockhampton City
269
Yeppoon
187
Population
Rockhampton City
2,059
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadRockhampton City 3Yeppoon 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 54.9/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.6/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 36.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 17 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 269 | 187 |
| 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 walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Yeppoon stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yeppoon, while Rockhampton City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.