Gracemere Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
302.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.41
energy & soap waste
Source: BOM National Performance Report & ADWG · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Gracemere, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Gracemere | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -26% |
| Water Heater | 10.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -30% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Gracemere compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gracemere, Queensland | 128 mg/L | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Rockhampton, Queensland | 109 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Gladstone, Queensland | 164 mg/L | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Emerald, Queensland | 132.5 mg/L | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Bundaberg, Queensland | 188 mg/L | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Gracemere compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gracemere | 128 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Gracemere's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Gracemere's drinking water is supplied by Rockhampton Regional Council, drawing from the Fitzroy River system via the Fitzroy Barrage water supply infrastructure for the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA satellite community south-west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. Water hardness in Gracemere is measured at 128 mg/L — classified as moderately hard — within the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Gracemere — a rapidly growing satellite town and suburb of Rockhampton in the Fitzroy River valley, known for the Gracemere Saleyards (one of Australia's largest cattle saleyards), the Rockhampton industrial and commercial precinct of the Gracemere estate corridor, and the residential growth community adjacent to the Capricorn Highway — receives moderately hard supply from the Fitzroy River regional system.
Gracemere's moderately hard supply reflects the Fitzroy River catchment geology at the Fitzroy Barrage supply intake for Rockhampton Regional Council. The Fitzroy River drains the vast Central Queensland basin — traversing Permian coal-bearing sedimentary, Triassic sandstone, and Cenozoic volcanic basaltic terrain of the Central Highlands — contributing moderate dissolved calcium, magnesium, and carbonates to the regional supply. The Gracemere Rockhampton Fitzroy River distribution at 128 mg/L and TDS 302.6 mg/L reflects the moderately hard character of the Central Queensland Fitzroy catchment geology at the regional supply zone.
Gracemere residents can expect moderate limescale build-up on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems benefit from periodic inspection. The low lead reading (0.002 mg/L) is excellent. Rockhampton Regional Council provides water quality information online, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Gracemere's Fitzroy River valley community and the Gracemere Saleyards agricultural precinct benefit from a safe supply meeting all ADWG standards.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Rockhampton Regional Council from the Fitzroy River system via the Fitzroy Barrage — the Gracemere Rockhampton Fitzroy River regional supply carries moderately hard water at 128 mg/L with TDS of 302.6 mg/L, reflecting the moderately mineralised character of the Fitzroy River Basin Triassic-Permian sedimentary and basaltic terrain of the Rockhampton regional water supply.