Rockhampton City

Rocky offers country town charm with a cosmopolitan edge

Rockhampton offers great educational opportunities at both the secondary and tertiary level, benefiting from boarding schools and being the home of CQ university.

The town combines the relaxed atmosphere of a country town with the cosmopolitan vibe that comes from being a tourism gateway. Offering something for everyone, Rockhampton benefits from having its own botanical gardens, as well as one of the best regional art galleries in Australia.

Housing options reflect the history of the town with many classic Queenslanders retaining original features available for sale and the town features many heritage listed buildings allowing the town to retain its character.

All this located at the entry to the Great Barrier Reef.

One of the oldest towns in Queensland, Rocky as it’s affectionately known by locals holds many attractions for residents. The town benefits from diverse employment opportunities in mining, agriculture and tourism and is considered the gateway to the Outback and the tropical North. Rockhampton offers great educational opportunities at both the secondary and tertiary level, benefiting from boarding schools and being the home of CQ university. The town combines the relaxed atmosphere of a country town with the cosmopolitan vibe that comes from being a tourism gateway. Offering something for everyone, Rockhampton benefits from having its own botanical gardens, as well as one of the best regional art galleries in Australia. Housing options reflect the history of the town with many classic Queenslanders retaining original features available for sale and the town features many heritage listed buildings allowing the town to retain its character. All this located at the entry to the Great Barrier Reef.