The Common, Queensland
| The Common Rockhampton, Queensland | |
|---|---|
  The Common | |
| Coordinates | 23°22′51″S 150°31′59″E / 23.38083°S 150.53306°E |
| Population | 0 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4700 |
| Location | 1 km (1 mi) E of Rockhampton |
| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region |
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton |
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia |
The Common is a parkland suburb of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia situated about 500 metres east of the central business district.[2] In the 2011 census, The Common had a population of 0 people.[1]
History
The former North Rockhampton railway station, the terminus of the North Rockhampton to Emu Park railway line, was in The Common. The railway allowed Rockhampton people easy access to seaside recreation.[3]
Amenities
The Common is the location of the Cyril Connell Touch Fields, Rockhampton Cricket Club and Callaghan Race Park.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "The Common". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "The Common (entry 48894)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Emu Park/Yeppoon Railway" (PDF). Archer Park Rail Museum. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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