Transport providers in Rockhampton City, Queensland
Transport in Rockhampton City is available through a range of providers supporting people with disability and older residents. This service can help with travel to appointments, activities, work or education when regular transport options are not suitable. At the 2021 Census, Rockhampton City had a population of 2059, with 168 people needing help with core activities. There were 22 local Transport listings, and 20 of these are registered to provide NDIS services. Comparing supports and availability across Rockhampton City and nearby suburbs can help you find a suitable option.
This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Rockhampton City, QLD — 22 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About transport
Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Rockhampton City and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Rockhampton City at a glance
Of the 642 Queensland suburbs we compare, Rockhampton City is number 69 for transport listings, with 22. The most is Brisbane, with 626.
Transport near Rockhampton City
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Rockhampton City with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Transport in Rockhampton (4 listings, under 1 km)
- Transport in The Range (4 listings, about 1 km)
- Transport in Wandal (5 listings, about 1 km)
- Transport in Allenstown (4 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Berserker (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Park Avenue (6 listings, about 2 km)
Who lists transport in Rockhampton City
22 register listings for transport cover Rockhampton City: 20 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Rockhampton City had 2,059 residents with a median age of 42. 168 people (8.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 18.4% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,118 a week.
Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 6 cover 6 to 25 areas and 7 cover 26 to 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include transport here also list personal care (22 of 22), community access (21 of 22), domestic assistance (21 of 22), respite care (21 of 22) and support workers (21 of 22).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Right 2 Care, Rock Support Services, Your Therapy Place and Your Therapy Place.
15 of the 22 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Rockhampton City cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 7 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 27.
Rockhampton City has more transport listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.
Transport providers in Rockhampton City
There are 22 Transport listings in Rockhampton City. Of these, 20 are registered to deliver NDIS services, and 2 are listed for aged care. Providers in this area offer a typical range of 11 different supports. Some of the supports offered include personal care, community access, and life skills. None of the providers in Rockhampton City list Transport as their only service. Some providers also have websites for more information, with 15 listings offering this option.
Comparing nearby Transport options
If you want to compare Transport in Rockhampton City with nearby suburbs, there are several options close by. Berserker has 11 listings, Park Avenue has 6, and Wandal has 5. The Range and Allenstown each have 4 listings. Rockhampton itself also offers 4 Transport listings. Looking at these numbers can help you see where more services are available, or if another suburb might suit your needs.
Census insights for Rockhampton City
At the 2021 Census, Rockhampton City had a population of 2059 and a median age of 42. The median weekly household income was 1118 dollars. Around 8.2 percent of people needed help with core activities, which is higher than the Queensland average of 6 percent. This information may help you understand the local demand for Transport and related supports.
What Transport support can include
Transport support in Rockhampton City may involve travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping, or community activities. Assistance can include help entering, leaving, or travelling in a suitable vehicle. Some providers offer support to build confidence using public or community transport. Route planning and communication for regular or new journeys may also be available. Supports can be delivered as part of another service, depending on individual needs.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Rockhampton City yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for transport in Rockhampton City
20 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Rockhampton City, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Life Kiwi Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- People Care Services Assistive technology & equipment, Domestic assistance, Employment & education support
- Mapple Care Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Employment & education support
- Hilltop Caring Personal care, Community access, Respite care
- Bluetree Care Domestic assistance, Life skills, Personal care
- Heart For Care Disability Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
See all 20 NDIS providers listed in Rockhampton City
Aged care register listings for transport in Rockhampton City
2 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Rockhampton City, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Catholiccare Central Queensland Ltd Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
- The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Rockhampton Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 2 aged care providers listed in Rockhampton City
Transport at a glance
Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.
What transport may include
- Travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping or community activities.
- Assistance entering, leaving or travelling safely in a suitable vehicle.
- Training and support to build confidence using public or community transport.
- Activity-based transport delivered during another support where permitted and agreed.
- Route planning and communication arrangements for regular or unfamiliar journeys.
Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Rockhampton City. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Rockhampton City
Each number is how many register listings in Rockhampton City list that support.
- Personal care in Rockhampton City (27)
- Domestic assistance in Rockhampton City (25)
- Therapy services in Rockhampton City (24)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Rockhampton City (19)
- Support coordination in Rockhampton City (19)
- Nursing in Rockhampton City (18)
Transport in other Queensland suburbs
- Transport in Brisbane (626)
- Transport in Ipswich (184)
- Transport in Brisbane City (153)
- Transport in Southport (119)
- Transport in Caboolture (84)
- Transport in Logan Central (82)
- Transport in South Brisbane (77)
- Transport in Redcliffe (65)
- Transport in North Lakes (64)
- Transport in Toowoomba City (62)
- Transport in Redbank Plains (57)
- Transport in Coomera (53)
Questions about transport in Rockhampton City
How many Transport providers are listed in Rockhampton City?
There are 22 Transport listings in Rockhampton City. Of these, 20 are registered to provide NDIS services and 2 are listed for aged care.
How does Transport in Rockhampton City compare to nearby suburbs?
Berserker has 11 listings, Park Avenue has 6, and Wandal has 5. The Range, Allenstown, and Rockhampton each have 4 Transport listings.
What supports are commonly listed by Transport providers?
Providers in Rockhampton City often list personal care, community access, domestic assistance, respite care, support workers, and life skills among their supports.
How many people in Rockhampton City need help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 168 people in Rockhampton City were recorded as needing help with core activities.
What is the median age and household income in Rockhampton City?
The median age in Rockhampton City is 42, and the median weekly household income is 1118 dollars, based on the 2021 Census.
Reading about Transport
- Transport and the NDIS: getting to appointments and activities: Transport funding is set apart from other supports and works differently. Here is how to think about using it and what to ask a provider who drives.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.