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Urban centres: Gladstone, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald
Population: 225,561
Post codes: 4420, 4470 – 4472, 4478, 4482, 4675 – 4706, 4708 – 4720, 4722 – 4736, 4821 – 4829
Key industries: Horticulture, tourism, aviation, advanced manufacturing, aquaculture, food processing, marine, construction and service industries
Central Queensland offers an enviable tropical climate with access to islands, waterways, national parks, and beaches providing all year round boating and recreational activities.
Rockhampton, well-known as the “beef capital of the world”, acts as a business gateway for the mining and agricultural industries, while the Gladstone region is a thriving industrial base served by one of Australia’s busiest ports.