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Rockhampton - the beef capital of Australia! Rockhampton is situated approximately 650km north of Brisbane (Queensland's Capital City). Rockhampton experiences over 300 days of sunshine each year! Excellent warm weather lends itself to tourism activities all year round and an abundance of outdoor activities. Popular attractions include Riverbank Parklands, Fitzroy River, Botanic Gardens, Kershaw Gardens and Mt Archer National Park. Also nearby to Rockhampton is the popular coastal strip between Yeppoon and Emu Park and Great Keppel Island. Surrounded by coastal and rural landscapes, Rockhampton truly is the definition of the outback meeting the reef. HistoryRockhampton was founded in 1855 and its name was inspired by the rocks in the Fitroy River creating a feature through the middle of the city. Rockhampton grew quickly thanks to the gold discoveries in the surrounding region during the goldrush period, and went on to become a major mining area as it remains today. Mining, farming/grazing, and beef production are the major primary industries and of course Rockhampton is known as the beef capital of Australia (you can't miss the numerous bull statues throughout the city). Heritage listed buildings such as Customs House, Banks and the Post Office are fine examples of Rockhamptons historical architecture. Take a walk along the Quay St riverbank and admire the heritage listed "historic streetscape". Rockhampton's Heritage Village provides an amazing showcase of the areas history. AttractionsKershaw GardensKershaw Gardens opened in September 1988 as part of a project celebrating the Australian Bicentenary. The gardens represent a natural Australian bush environment, in contrast to the more formal style of traditional botanic gardens. The magnificent gardens stretch for 1km along the Bruce Highway and provide an attractive, peaceful setting within the heart of Rockhampton. Mt Archer National ParkLess than 10 minutes (approx 9km) from the Rockhampton CBD is the tranquil Mt Archer National Park. Mt Archer National Park is a great place to go for a short stroll and a picnic or even a long scenic hike. You could also drive to the top where there is there are toilet and BBQ facilities and views to the Capricorn Coast. Other features include spectacular views of Rockhampton City, deep valleys, dry rainforests and fleeting glimpses of the local forest inhabitants. Rockhampton ZooRockhampton Zoo is nestled within the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and adjacent to the Murray Lagoon. Rockhampton Zoo is home to over 50 species of native and exotic animals and is the perfect place for families to see these animals in their natural surroundings. Entry to the zoo is free and you'll be entertained all day with feeding shows and tours. View more Rockhampton Attractions EventsRockhampton is host to several major events, expos and festivals each year. Visit our What's On in Rockhampton section for the latest event info. ShoppingRockhampton has a number of major shopping centres and malls, the largest of which is Stockland Rockhampton. Major stores include: Big W, Woolworths, Birch Carroll & Coyle 6 Cinema Senstaduim, Dick Smith Powerhouse, The Reject Shop, Best & Less, Crazy Clark's. The shopping centre also contains over 100 specialty stores and over 2000 car spaces including undercover parking. Find more Shopping in Rockhampton StatisticsPopulation: 70,000 (Approx). Occupations: Technicians and Trades Workers 17.1%, Professionals 15.5%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 15.3%, Labourers 13.4% and Sales Workers 10.8%. Income: The median weekly household income was $954, compared with $1,027 in Australia. The median weekly family income was $1,114, compared with $1,171 in Australia. Families: 42.9% were couple families with children, 36.5% were couple families without children, 18.7% were one parent families and 1.9% were other families. Dwellings: 25,483 (Approx) occupied private dwellings counted in Rockhampton (QLD) (Statistical District): 86.0% were separate houses, 2.7% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses etc, 8.2% were flats, units or apartments and 2.9% were other dwellings. Dwelling Occupancy: Median weekly rent was $150, compared to $190 in Australia. The median monthly housing loan repayment was $1,000, compared to $1,300 in Australia. The average household size was 2.6 and the average number of persons per bedroom was 1.1. Dwelling - Tenure: 31.5% of occupied private dwellings were fully owned, 31.0% were being purchased and 30.2% were rented. Dwelling - Rentals: 49.2% were rented from a real estate agent, 14.5% were rented from a State or Territory housing authority and 33.6% were rented from other landlord type. In comparison, in Australia 50.5% were rented from a real estate agent and 14.9% from a state or territory housing authority. Household Composition: 67.5% of occupied private dwellings were family households, 22.7% were lone person households and 3.6% were group households. Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data. More InformationRockhampton Visitors GuideClick here to view our Rockhampton Visitors Guide Rockhampton WeatherView detailed weather forcast for Rockhampton Rockhampton Statistics |