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Rockville
ToowoombaQueensland
Rockville State School.jpg
Rockville State School
Rockville is located in Queensland
Rockville
Rockville
Location in Queensland
Population 3,204 (2021 census)
 • Density 1,690/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4350
Area 1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 3.5 km (2 mi) NW of Toowoomba CBD
  • 133 km (83 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Toowoomba North
Federal Division(s) Groom
Suburbs around Rockville:
Cranley Cranley Harlaxton
Wilsonton Heights Rockville Harlaxton
Wilsonton Newtown North Toowoomba

Rockville is a suburb in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live. In 2021, about 3,204 people called Rockville home.

Where is Rockville Located?

Rockville is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north-west of Toowoomba's city center. On its eastern side, you'll find an industrial area. The Leslie Research Centre is also located within Rockville.

A Look at Rockville's Past

Early Days and School Opening

Rockville State School first opened its doors on 1 November 1922. The school celebrated its 100th birthday on 12 November 2022.

St Andrews Hospital

On 9 July 1966, St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital opened. It was a private hospital with 42 beds and two operating rooms.

How Rockville Got Its Name

Rockville was named after the "Rockville Estate." This estate had 114 land blocks. The estate itself was named after a building called Rockville House. The suburb officially received its name in 1981.

Who Lives in Rockville?

In 2016, Rockville had a population of 3,237 people. By 2021, the population was 3,204 people.

Learning in Rockville

Rockville State School

Rockville State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 3 Holberton Street. The school also has a special education program. In 2018, 217 students were enrolled there.

High School Options

There are no high schools directly in Rockville. The closest government high school is Wilsonton State High School. It is located in the nearby suburb of Wilsonton Heights, to the west.

Places to Visit in Rockville

St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital

St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital is a private hospital. It is located at 280 North Street.

Local Parks

Rockville has several parks where you can relax and play:

  • Black Gully Reserve
  • Bushnell Court Park
  • Clearview Street Park
  • Doherty Street Park
  • Esmond Street Park
  • Fair Street Park
  • Ford Street Park
  • Vanity Street Park
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