West Rockhampton
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
West Rockhampton is a tranquil suburb of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, known for its local hospital, residential charm, and proximity to the airport. It's a practical base for exploring the wider Rockhampton region without the bustle of the city center.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,848
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-23.38°, 150.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,935
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
99
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
60 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
ROK
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.