Queensland location profile
Gracemere QLD 4702
Gracemere is a fast‑growing, family‑friendly suburb just west of Rockhampton, known for affordable housing, modern estates and a semi‑rural feel. It serves as a commuter base for Rockhampton and hosts the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange, one of Australia’s major cattle saleyards.
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Why families consider Gracemere
Predominantly young families, key workers and trades linked to mining, agriculture and services in Rockhampton, with a relaxed suburban lifestyle, larger blocks and newer residential estates.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths-anchored shopping centre and local retail
- GP clinics, dental practices and pharmacies
- Pubs, cafes and takeaways
- Service stations and convenience stores
- Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX)
- Gracemere Library (Rockhampton Regional Libraries), Ranger St, Gracemere
- Rockhampton Library (Southside), Bolsover St, Rockhampton
Transport & connectivity
- No local passenger rail; nearest is Rockhampton station
- Local bus services to Rockhampton (Young’s Bus Service)
- Capricorn Highway (A4) through Gracemere
- Gracemere–Stanwell Road and nearby Burnett Highway (A3) junction
Lifestyle & recreation
- Cedric Archer Park and sports fields
- Gracemere Swimming Pool
- Gracemere Recreation Grounds (netball, rugby, cricket)
- Gracemere Bowls Club
- Events and sales at CQLX
- Cedric Archer Park
- Gracemere Recreation Grounds
Education context
Several long day care centres, kindergartens and family day care options; generally good availability with higher demand for infant places and OSHC at local primary schools.
- CQUniversity Rockhampton North (Norman Gardens)
- CQUniversity Rockhampton City (CBD campus)