West Rockhampton, Australia
Queensland · Australia
West Rockhampton is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,848. Elevation: 33 ft (10 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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About West Rockhampton
West Rockhampton is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, West Rockhampton had a population of 1,848 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,848 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.3794°, 150.4818° |
| 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 West Rockhampton
West Rockhampton is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,848. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 West Rockhampton
West 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3794°S, 150.4818°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in |
West Rockhampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (1.0").
Schools in West Rockhampton
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lagoon State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near West 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 West Rockhampton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Park Rail Museum | ||||
| Rockhampton Heritage Village |
Libraries in West Rockhampton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building 10 | 0.0 | |||||
| Gracemere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rockhampton North Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in West Rockhampton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo's Farmers' Market |
Cafes in West Rockhampton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in West Rockhampton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near West 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 |
Treatment Centers in West Rockhampton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Binbi Yadubay |
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What is the population of West Rockhampton?
West Rockhampton has a population of 1,848 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in West Rockhampton?
West 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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