West Rockhampton, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West RockhamptonRockhampton, Queensland |
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Droughtmaster statue, one of Rockhampton's Big Bulls, 2019
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 West Rockhampton
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,848 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 280.0/km2 (725/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4700 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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West Rockhampton is a suburb located in the city of Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Rockhampton Region. In 2021, about 1,848 people lived in West Rockhampton.
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Exploring West Rockhampton's Location
West Rockhampton is about 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) west of the main part of Rockhampton city. Lion Creek forms the western edge of the suburb.
The Rockhampton Airport takes up the middle and western areas of West Rockhampton. The eastern part of the suburb is where people live. You can also find Murray Lagoon in the southern corner of the suburb.
A Look at West Rockhampton's Past
Two schools were started in this area a long time ago. Crescent Lagoon State School, a primary school, opened around 1896. It moved to its current spot in 1932.
Who Lives in West Rockhampton?
The number of people living in West Rockhampton has grown over the years.
- In 2006, there were 1,457 people.
- By 2011, the population grew to 1,810 people.
- In 2016, it was 1,825 people.
- The most recent count in 2021 showed 1,848 residents.
Important Places in West Rockhampton
West Rockhampton has one special place listed for its history. This is a house called St Aubins on Canoona Road.
Learning in West Rockhampton
Crescent Lagoon State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Preparatory (Prep) to Year 6. The school is for both boys and girls and is located on North Street Extended. In 2018, the school had 389 students and a team of 29 teachers. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Fun Things to Do and See
West Rockhampton is home to several important places.
- The Rockhampton Airport is here, making it easy to travel.
- You can also find the Rockhampton Golf Club, a great place for golf.
- The Brothers Rockhampton Roos Australian Rules Football Club is also located in West Rockhampton.
The Rockhampton Regional Council runs a public library at the Rockhampton Airport. It's called the "Anytime Library" and is open for many hours every day.
The Famous Big Bulls
West Rockhampton is special because it has one of the seven Big Bulls statues. These large bull statues are found around Rockhampton. The city calls itself the "Beef Capital of Australia." The statue in West Rockhampton is a Droughtmaster bull, located outside the Rockhampton Airport. These Big Bulls are famous and are listed as one of Australia's big things. Many people in Rockhampton really like having these bull statues.
