The region has approximately 200,000 people in it with the majority living in Gladstone and Rockhampton areas. The area’s economy is made up of cattle grazing and coal mining with tourism also adding a smaller share. Over 600km north of Brisbane lays Rockhampton, the largest urban centre in central Queensland with a population of around 75,000 people. The city is very diverse with a mix of rural and coastal landscapes coming together. The area has a rich history and culture which can be seen by the old architecture in the centre of town. The city has many attractions at its doorstep and gives residents all of the luxuries and conveniences of a big city but with a laidback country twist. Transport in Rockhampton provides residents the opportunity to move around the city, region and state in an efficient manner. The city is a crucial transport hub in central Queensland with long distance and inner city buses and trains available. Rockhampton airport is also important for the tourism economy of the region and for transporting residents to other commercial centres around the country. 100km south east of Rockhampton lays Gladstone with a population of around 29,500 people. The city continues to grow rapidly with a transformation occurring changing Gladstone from a small country town to a thriving industrial regional centre. Gladstone is a harbor city with a strong industrial base and an abundance of natural beauty. With continual growth, planned future investment and great value for money, Gladstone is a great place to be. The Bruce Highway extends through the majority of Queensland coast connecting the two major regional cities of Rockhampton and Gladstone together by road whilst the Capricorn Highway extends out to the west. Rockhampton, Gladstone and the surrounding region have a number of public and private schools to choose from. The university of Central Queensland and Central Queensland TAFE campuses are located in Rockhampton and Gladstone for the communities’ tertiary and vocational educational needs.
• Cruising and fishing on the Fitzroy River • Rockhampton Art Gallery • Dreamtime Cultural centre • Rockhampton Botanical Gardens • Zoo • Close proximity to Capricorn coast (rainforests and tropical islands) • Beaches • National parks • Access to Great Barrier Reef • Restaurants and cafes • Nightlife
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