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Rockhampton

CQUniversity's main campus and administrative centre is in Rockhampton, a service community for the largely rural Central Queensland region. The city lies on the Tropic of Capricorn, 633km north along National Highway 1 from the Queensland State capital, Brisbane. Principal rail and air routes, developed to support Central Queensland's agricultural and mining exports, make Rockhampton readily accessible from within Australia and from Asia.

Rockhampton has a resident population of only 60 000 and is compact and easy to get around, but has the businesses and services to supply the region's 180 000 people.

CQUniversity is integrating its teaching and research activities with the Rockhampton community by redeveloping historic buildings in the city centre to complement the existing campus.

Nearby beachside communities at Yeppoon and Emu Park, a short drive away by car or public bus service, are popular with commuters and students. The nearby islands of the Great Barrier Reef, and a sub-tropical climate with summer rains and mild sunny winters, attract tourists from Europe, Asia and southern Australia.

Rockhampton Student Residence provides individual study/bedrooms on campus for 350 male and female students. Supervision and counselling by resident staff ensure a safe, secure environment in which to study. Rockhampton Student Residence includes the use of on-site sports and computer facilities in room rentals.

The CQUniversity Student Association offers help in finding accommodation as one of its many services for students.