Berserker
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Berserker, QLD 4701.
About Berserker
Welcome to Berserker
Berserker sits just north of the Rockhampton CBD, one of the established residential pockets that make up the wider Rockhampton urban area in Central Queensland. Bordered by Frenchville, Park Avenue, Kawana and Rockhampton City itself, it's a suburb defined by quiet, tree-lined streets, older Queenslander-style homes and an easy few minutes' drive into town.
With a population of around 7,020 and a median age of 35, Berserker has long suited young families, first-home buyers and those wanting a settled, community-minded pocket of Rockhampton without paying CBD prices. It's the kind of suburb where locals know their neighbours, kids walk to the local primary school, and the daily essentials are all close at hand.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Berserker revolves around its residential character rather than a single retail strip, with most cafes, pubs and restaurants a short drive away in Rockhampton City or neighbouring Park Avenue. That proximity means residents get the best of both worlds — a peaceful, low-traffic home base with the full range of Rockhampton's dining, entertainment and riverside precincts only minutes away.
The suburb's own rhythm is set by its parks, schools and older housing stock, giving it a settled, family-first feel that appeals to people who want to be close to the city centre without living in the thick of it.
Schools & families
Berserker is well served for education, with Berserker Street State School anchoring the suburb itself and giving many families the option of a genuine walk-to-school lifestyle. Kingsley College, nearby, adds a further schooling option for local families, and the suburb's mix of established homes and larger blocks continues to attract households at the family-forming stage.
With a median age of 35, Berserker skews toward younger households and families, and the presence of two well-regarded schools within or near the suburb is a significant part of its ongoing appeal to buyers with children.
Getting around
One of Berserker's biggest drawcards is its location just north of Rockhampton City, putting the CBD, Fitzroy River and central business and retail precincts within easy reach by car. The surrounding suburbs of Frenchville, Kawana and Rockhampton itself are all immediately adjacent, making cross-suburb trips for shopping, schooling or work straightforward.
As a well-established part of the Rockhampton urban footprint, Berserker benefits from the road network and bus services that connect the wider city, giving residents good access to employment nodes, the Rockhampton Airport and the regional centre's major arterial roads without the commute times associated with more outlying suburbs.
Housing & architecture
Berserker's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 78% of current listings, reflecting its history as a long-established suburban area rather than a recent unit-development zone. Land listings account for a further 10%, apartments and units 9%, and townhouses a smaller 3%, giving buyers a mostly house-and-land market with only limited medium-density stock.
Expect a mix of classic Queenslander cottages, post-war brick homes and more recently renovated or rebuilt properties on traditional suburban blocks — the kind of variety typical of an inner-northern Rockhampton suburb that has evolved gradually over decades.
The property market
Berserker's median house price currently sits at $531,000, while units and apartments have a median of $488,000 — a relatively tight gap that reflects the suburb's predominantly house-based market. Renters can expect to pay a median of $520 per week, putting Berserker within reach for a range of household budgets.
The standout figure is growth: house prices in Berserker have risen 23.4% recently, a strong result that points to solid buyer demand for this pocket of Rockhampton. For buyers priced out of tighter inner-city markets, or investors drawn to the yield potential of a regional centre, Berserker's combination of affordability relative to its growth trajectory makes it one to watch.
Market snapshot
Berserker property market
Median sale price
$531k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$520
per week
Gross rental yield
5.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$370k
Median
$531k
Premium
$665k
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
124
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +18.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Berserker by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Berserker, QLD 4701.
Population
7,020
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,171
median, per week
Median rent
$260
per week
Median mortgage
$1,116
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Berserker
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Berserker
$620k
113A Burnett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$548k
191 Peter Street
Sold ~July 2026
$475k
71 Burnett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$489k
13A Nobbs Street
Sold ~July 2026
$590k
257 Diplock Street
Sold ~July 2026
$596k
194 Berserker Street
Sold ~July 2026
$735k
83A THORNE STREET
Sold ~July 2026
$490k
2/85 PAINSWICK STREET
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Berserker suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Berserker?
The median house price in Berserker, QLD is $531k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 23.4%.
How much is rent in Berserker?
The median weekly rent in Berserker is around $520 per week.
Is Berserker a good place to live?
Berserker is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. Berserker is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,020 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Berserker?
Berserker has a population of 7,020 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Berserker?
There are 2 schools in or near Berserker, including Kingsley College and Berserker Street State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Berserker?
Properties in Berserker take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Berserker?
Entry-level properties in Berserker start around $370k, while premium homes reach $665k.
What suburbs are near Berserker?
Suburbs near Berserker include Frenchville, Park Avenue, Rockhampton City, Rockhampton and Kawana.
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