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 |
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See: Queensland
See also: Life in Australia
