Rockhampton City, Queensland

Rockhampton City Rockhampton, Queensland
Empire Apartments (Left), The Edge Apartments (Right)
Rockhampton City
Coordinates	23°22′52″S 150°30′28″E / 23.3811°S 150.5077°E / -23.3811; 150.5077Coordinates: 23°22′52″S 150°30′28″E / 23.3811°S 150.5077°E / -23.3811; 150.5077
Population	2,442 (2011 census)
• Density	625/km2 (1,620/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4700
Area	2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Rockhampton
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Rockhampton City: Wandal Park Avenue Berserker The Range Rockhampton City The Common Allenstown Depot Hill Depot Hill

Rockhampton City is the central suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. It is informally known as Rockhampton central business district (CBD).

Rockhampton City is a roughly rectangular suburb, bounded by the Fitzroy River to the north-east, North Street to the north-west, Murray Street to the south-west and South Street to the south-east. It is rectangular ahead from the area excised for the Rockhampton railway station which interrupts the boundary on South Street.

Rockhampton City is home to many regional offices of various government organisations as well as many private companies, serving as a hub for Central Queensland. There has been extensive construction in the city centre over the last 10 years, in 2015 its estimated population was 3553.

Rockhampton CBD is home to the East Street Mall. The East Street Mall spans one city block and consists of around 40 shops including food, fashion, shoes, home wares, chemists and banks. The East Street Mall underwent a million dollar redevelopment in 2003 as part of the CBD beautification, it included the return of vehicular traffic to the Mall.

The CBD also features Rockhampton's beautiful Riverbank Parklands. The Riverbank Parklands were constructed in 1998 and are home to the Twilight Markets and Twilight Movies which are held at the start of every month.

A multimillion-dollar riverbank redevelopment plan was released in 2015 with construction starting in September. The plan includes a zero depth water play area, improved boardwalks and seating areas, Cafes and jetty's all overlooking Mount Archer, Quay street between Derby and Fitzroy street will become a shared space for vehicles and pedestrians. The redevelopment should be completed in mid 2016 for the Rockhampton River Festival.

The beautiful heritage buildings features 26 buildings of historical significance in three blocks of Quay Street and East Street.

Rockhampton's major southside shopping centre, City Centre Plaza, is located in the CBD on Bolsover Street. The shopping centre features Coles and Target and 36 speciality shops and above and underground car parking.

The Hall State School opened 17 January 1910. The school opened as The Hall Girls and Infants School. It amalgamated with Leichhardt Ward.

Over the past years the CBD has seen many major developments.