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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Population | 1,825 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 276.5/km2 (716/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 of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,825 people.
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History
Two schools were established in the area. Crescent Lagoon, the local primary school, was established around 1896, and was moved to its current location in 1932.
In the 2006 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,457.
Heritage listings
West Rockhampton has the following heritage listings:
- Canoona Road: St Aubins (house)
Facilities
West Rockhampton is also the location of the Rockhampton Airport, the Rockhampton Golf Club and the Brothers Rockhampton Roos the local Australian Rules Football Club.
Education
Crescent Lagoon State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at North Street Extended (23°22′57″S 150°29′18″E / 23.3825°S 150.4884°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 389 students with 29 teachers (28 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.