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Location – ROCKHAMPTON, Central Region, Queensland

Population 59,120
Postcode 4700
Transport Access Car, train, bus/coach, flight
Distance to Brisbane 645 km
Drive to Brisbane 7 hours 30 minutes
Train to Brisbane 7 hours
Flight to Brisbane 50 minutes
Drive to neighbouring towns 1 hour 35 minutes to Gladstone
3 hours to Emerald
Key Industries Cattle, agriculture, mining, light metals, fishing, tourism
Climate Summer (Dec-Feb) 22°C - 32°C
Winter (Jun-Aug) 9°C - 23°C
Educational Services Pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, TAFE (Technical & Further Education), university
Where can I learn English? Central Queensland Institute of TAFE – Rockhampton Campus
Canning St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
Cultural Services Art gallery, arts centre, theatre
Attractions Chinese festival, Jazz festival, Rockhampton Agricultural Show, Rocky Swap & Multicultural Fair, The Great Barrier Reef, zoo
Recreation Gardens, golf courses, greyhound racing, horse racing, parks, pools, rainforest, skating rink, velodrome, waterskiing
Hospital Yes
Real Estate Agents Yes
See: Yellow Pages
Childcare Centres Yes
See: Yellow Pages
Helpful Websites Rockhampton City Council
Department of State Development & Innovation

Further relevant information is available on this topic.
See: Queensland
See also: Life in Australia

Fitzroy River Rockhampton Riverbank

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