About Rockhampton Regional Community Directory
The Rockhampton Community Directory brings together services across the Rockhampton Region on the Fitzroy River in central Queensland. Known as the “Beef Capital of Australia,” Rockhampton hosts a thriving cattle industry, major abattoirs and an agricultural university campus while also boasting heritage streetscapes and access to coastal Yeppoon. The directory lists hospitals, medical practices, education providers, childcare centres, sporting clubs, arts and cultural groups, environmental organisations, community centres and volunteer services, enabling residents and newcomers to explore the wide range of opportunities in Rockhampton and its surrounds.
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The Rockhampton community directory offers an extensive range of locally provided health services—including hospitals, specialist clinics, mental health and counselling—alongside accommodation and crisis support, disability and ageing services, welfare and legal assistance programmes. It also lists hundreds of community clubs and interest groups, arts and cultural organisations, sports and recreation clubs, volunteering opportunities, education and training providers, child and youth services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical communities. As a metropolitan area, most services are provided locally and readily accessible, with minimal reliance on visiting providers, ensuring residents have comprehensive access to health, community, cultural and recreational programmes within the local government area.
Rockhampton Region
Rockhampton sits on the Tropic of Capricorn and is known as the beef capital of Australia, with large saleyards and heritage buildings lining the Fitzroy River. The region extends to coastal Yeppoon and inland ranges. Locals recommend exploring the ancient limestone caverns at the nearby Capricorn Caves and ringing the bell on the heritage steam tram at Archer Park Rail Museum, a gentle reminder of rail travel’s heyday.
Rockhampton Council has an approximate area of 6,600 km².
It is within the state electorate of Mirani.