Depot Hill, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Depot Hill Rockhampton, Queensland
Fitzroy Hotel in Depot Hill, 2021
Depot Hill Location in Queensland
Population	995 (2021 census)
• Density	321/km2 (830/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4700
Area	3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1 km (1 mi) S of Rockhampton CBD
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Rockhampton
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Depot Hill: Rockhampton CBD The Common The Common Allenstown Depot Hill Port Curtis Allenstown Port Curtis Port Curtis

Depot Hill is a suburb located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Rockhampton Region. In 2021, about 995 people lived there.

Where is Depot Hill?

The Swamp Store in Depot Hill, 2021

Depot Hill is located about one kilometre south of Rockhampton's main city area. It is close to the Fitzroy River. Because of this, the area can sometimes experience flooding.

The North Coast railway line runs through the suburb. This line also leads to the Rockhampton Railway Workshops in the northern part of Depot Hill.

A Look at History

Important Dates in Depot Hill

Depot Hill State School first opened its doors on 14 September 1920.

In 1932, the Wood Street Baptist Church began at 10 Wood Street.

Later, on 13 March 1949, the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church was officially opened. This church building had an interesting past. It was originally a Catholic church in Westwood. It was then moved to 81 Wood Street in Depot Hill. This church is now closed and is privately owned.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Depot Hill has changed over the years:

• In 2006, there were 1,164 people.
• In 2011, the population was 1,064.
• By 2016, it was 1,032 people.
• In 2021, the population was 995 people.

Learning in Depot Hill

Depot Hill State School, 2021

Depot Hill State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located on O'Connell Street. In 2017, 47 students attended the school.

The school was supposed to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations were moved to 2021. A special weekend of events took place in September 2021. This included a dinner and celebrations at the school. There were market stalls, old photos on display, and tours of classrooms. Former students even had a special roll call. The local MP, Barry O'Rourke, also opened the school's new sports court.

In 2021, the school had 58 students enrolled.

There isn't a high school directly in Depot Hill. The closest public high school is Rockhampton State High School in Wandal. For private secondary education, The Cathedral College in Allenstown is nearby.