West Rockhampton, Queensland

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West Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland
Population: 1,457 [1]
Postcode: 4700
Location: 6 km (4 mi) NW of Rockhampton
LGA: Rockhampton Regional Council
State District: Rockhampton
Federal Division: Capricornia

West Rockhampton is a suburban area of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia situated about six kilometres north-west of the central business district. At the 2006 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,457.[1]

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 and the Rockhampton Grammar School, which was built in Agnes Street in 1883. The Rockhampton Grammar School is the oldest school in Rockhampton.

West Rockhampton is also the location of the Rockhampton Airport, the Rockhampton Base Hospital and the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). West Rockhampton (Rockhampton City) (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
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