West Rockhampton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids West Rockhampton Rockhampton, Queensland
Droughtmaster statue, one of Rockhampton's Big Bulls, 2019
West Rockhampton Location in Queensland
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)
Location	3.1 km (2 mi) W of Rockhampton 619 km (385 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Rockhampton
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around West Rockhampton: Pink Lily Pink Lily Wandal Fairy Bower West Rockhampton The Range Fairy Bower Fairy Bower The Range

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.

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 / -23.3825; 150.4884 (Crescent Lagoon State School)). 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.