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Rockhampton
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Rockhampton is a lively city in Central Queensland, known as the gateway to the Capricorn Coast and the beef capital of Australia. Set alongside the Fitzroy River, the city blends heritage charm, outdoor recreation, and thriving local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
63,151
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-23.38°, 150.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
8
Parks
42
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ROK
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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