Area Hotlist — Rockhampton QLD
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Rockhampton area
Area Hotlist — Rockhampton
Stockland Rockhampton
The region’s largest shopping centre offers major retailers, dining, fashion and services — a retail anchor on the city’s north side.
Rockhampton Base Hospital
This major public hospital provides emergency, maternity and specialist care for Central Queensland, with ongoing expansion and redevelopment.
Rockhampton Airport
Connecting the region to Brisbane and beyond, this airport supports tourism, FIFO and business travel for the Central Queensland economy.
Rockhampton Grammar School
One of Queensland’s oldest and most prestigious schools, “Grammar” offers boarding and day education with a strong academic tradition.
CQUniversity Rockhampton
The university’s main campus delivers a wide range of undergraduate and vocational programs with strong regional and industry links.
Rockhampton Zoo
Located within the Botanic Gardens, the zoo is home to native and exotic animals, offering free entry and family-friendly education programs.
Botanic Gardens Rockhampton
These historic gardens offer walking trails, tropical displays and open lawns beside the zoo, making them a favourite local retreat.
Allenstown Square
A convenient southside shopping centre with groceries, cafes and medical services, close to schools and the hospital precinct.
The Cathedral College
A Catholic co-educational school offering Year 7–12 education in Rockhampton’s heart, with a focus on values, academic rigour and community spirit.
Kershaw Gardens
This expansive central park features waterfalls, nature trails, playgrounds and open spaces — ideal for family outings and events.
Mount Archer National Park
Offering bushwalks, lookouts and mountain biking, Mount Archer delivers panoramic city views and easy access to nature from the urban fringe.
Frenchville Sports Club
A local institution for dining, events and sport, “Frenchville” supports community teams and offers facilities for all ages and interests.
Rockhampton State High School
One of the city’s key public high schools, centrally located near the river and known for academic and extracurricular strength.
Glenmore State High School
Serving the city’s north, Glenmore SHS provides senior pathways and strong community engagement across academic and vocational programs.
Emmaus College
This dual-campus Catholic secondary school offers holistic education from Years 7–12 with a focus on values, sport and performing arts.
Pilbeam Theatre
Rockhampton’s premier performing arts venue hosts concerts, musicals, and national tours in a central riverside location near the art gallery.
Northside Plaza
This neighbourhood shopping centre includes supermarkets, medical clinics and services, catering to residents in Frenchville and Park Avenue.
Rockhampton Art Gallery
One of regional Australia’s leading galleries, showcasing contemporary and historic works beside the river and Pilbeam Theatre.
Fitzroy River Walk
This riverside trail links gardens, galleries and civic buildings, providing a scenic and walkable spine through central Rockhampton.
Callaghan Park Racecourse
A historic racecourse hosting regular meets, events and regional racing fixtures beside the Fitzroy River’s north bank.