Rockhampton, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Rockhampton is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 63,151. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 63,151 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.3803°, 150.5060° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rockhampton
Rockhampton is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 63,151. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Rockhampton
Rockhampton has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 728 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3803°S, 150.5060°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Rockhampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Rockhampton
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Queensland University | University | - | , |
| Central Queensland University Rockhampton City | University | - | , |
Schools in Rockhampton
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhampton Special School | - | - | - | - |
| The Cathedral College | - | - | - | - |
| Central Queensland Christian College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rockhampton
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland | classic hits, local radio | AAC 130 kbps | |
| ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 | community, local radio | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 4RO 990 AM Rockhampton | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Rockhampton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Park Rail Museum | ||||
| Rockhampton Heritage Village | ||||
| Shell World |
Libraries in Rockhampton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building 10 | 0.0 | |||||
| Gracemere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block) | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rockhampton North Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeppoon Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rockhampton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo's Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Rockhampton
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rockhampton
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rockhampton
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rockhampton
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rockhampton
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rockhampton
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rockhampton
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rockhampton
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rockhampton
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rockhampton
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rockhampton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rockhampton
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | GLT | Medium Airport |
| Rockhampton Airport | ROK | Medium Airport |
| Emu Park Authorised Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Great Keppel Is Airport | GKL | Small Airport |
| Hedlow Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Old Station Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay) | - | Small Airport |
| The Glen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF | - | Small Airport |
| Yeppoon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rockhampton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rockhampton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Rockhampton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Binbi Yadubay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockhampton
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Cathedral | |
| St Theresa |
Quick Facts
Around Rockhampton
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Rockhampton
23 places within 15 km
- • Berserker Range
- • Cabbage Tree Hill
- • Cargoogie Mountain
- • Mount Archer
- • Mount Athelstane
- + 12 more
- • Agnes Street Lookout
- • Aircraft Viewing Platform
- • Grasstree Lookout
- • Sleipner Lookout
- • Sunset Lookout
- + 1 more
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Rockhampton?
Rockhampton has a population of 63,151 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rockhampton?
Rockhampton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.
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