Rockhampton Regional Council
Rockhampton Regional Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 12th of 77 and strongest on community services.
"Beef capital of Australia — Capricorn Coast, caves, and tropical hinterland"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 85,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
62 out of 100
#3 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#12 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 33/100 |
| Community Services | 87/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 70/100 |
| Core Operations | 60/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Rockhampton Regional performs strongest in community services (better than 87% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 33th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Beef capital of Australia — Capricorn Coast, caves, and tropical hinterland
Rockhampton straddles the Tropic of Capricorn, serving as Australia's beef capital.
Known For
- Beef capital — bull statues throughout
- Capricorn Caves
- Yeppoon coast
- Great Keppel Island
Living Here
Solid regional services with tropical coast at Yeppoon. Very affordable.
Hidden Gem
Capricorn Caves summer solstice light show — sunlight beaming through a cathedral chamber.