The Caves, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

The Caves is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 680 residents with an established residential profile.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population680
Median age40
Area45.1 km²
To CBD513 km
LGALivingstone

Demographics

Population
680
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,926 /week
Median personal income
$883 /week
Median family income
$2,160 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Livingstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • The Caves State School Primary · Government
  • Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glenlee) Secondary · Independent
  • Milman State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 5 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.9% of the 318 resolvable premises in The Caves. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 96.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,926 across the Livingstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,311 theft, 459 violent offences, 367 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Livingstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of The Caves?

The Caves (QLD 4702) had 680 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Livingstone local government area.

What is the median rent in The Caves?

The median advertised rent in The Caves is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in The Caves?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near The Caves covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: The Caves State School (0.2 km), Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glenlee) (9 km), Milman State School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in The Caves?

The Caves is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is The Caves?

Across the surrounding area, 2,926 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,311), violent (459), drug offences (367). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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