Population 1,810 (2011 census) Postal code 4700 | Postcode(s) 4700 | |
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Location 3.6 km (2 mi) W of Rockhampton City637 km (396 mi) NNW of Brisbane | ||
West Rockhampton is a suburb of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia situated about six kilometres north-west of the central business district. At the 2011 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,810.
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Map of West Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
History
Two schools were established in the area. Crescent Lagoon, the local primary school, was established around 1896, and was moved to its current location in 1932.
In the 2006 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,457.
Heritage listings
West Rockhampton has the following heritage listings:
Facilities
West Rockhampton is also the location of the Rockhampton Airport, the Rockhampton Golf Club and the Brothers Rockhampton Roos the local Australian Rules Football Club.
References
West Rockhampton, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA