The Range, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The RangeRockhampton, Queensland |
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 The Range
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 5,231 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,453/km2 (3,760/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4700 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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The Range is a suburb located in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a place where about 5,231 people live, according to the 2021 census.
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What is The Range Like?
This suburb is built on a natural rise called the Athelstane Range. Agnes Street, a main road, generally follows the top of this ridge.
A Look at The Range's History
How The Range Got Its Name
The suburb gets its name from the Athelstane Range. This range was named after a house called Mount Athelstane. A person named William Wiseman, who was a "lands commissioner" (someone in charge of land for the government), built this house around 1859.
Important Buildings and Milestones
In 1875, Rockhampton's very first water storage facility was built. It was placed on top of Governor's Hill, which is part of the Athelstane Range. This helped provide water to the growing town.
A famous school, Rockhampton Grammar School, was built on Agnes Street in 1883. It is the oldest school in Rockhampton and has been teaching students for a very long time.
Places of Historical Interest
The Range has many buildings and sites that are important to its history. These places are "heritage-listed," meaning they are protected because of their special value. Here are some of them:
- 155 Agnes Street: Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
- 248 Agnes Street: Rudd Residence
- 263 Agnes Street: The Range Convent and High School
- Archer Street: Rockhampton Grammar School
- Canning Street: Medical superintendent's residence, Rockhampton Base Hospital
- Canning Street: Therapies Building, Rockhampton Base Hospital
- 49 Jessie Street: Amla (house)
- 30 Nathan Street: Wiseman's Cottage
- Penlington Street: Rockhampton War Memorial
- 100 Spencer Street: Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
- 25 Ward Street: Clancholla
- 31 Ward Street: Kenmore House
- 74 Ward Street: Yungaba Migrant Hostel
- 86 Ward Street: Killowen
