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
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.