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Westwood

QLD 4702 • Queensland

199
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
445.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemoteQuiet

About Westwood

Westwood is a large rural locality in Central Queensland, straddling the boundary between the Rockhampton Region and the Shire of Banana, approximately 45 kilometres west of Rockhampton and around 630 kilometres north of Brisbane. Despite its vast area of 445 square kilometres, Westwood's 2021 Census population stood at just 199 — a reflection of the sparse settlement characteristic of Queensland's Central Highlands. The locality holds historical significance as one of the earliest to be gazetted by the Queensland Government, and the township of Westwood itself has longstanding ties to the region's pastoral and railway heritage.

The surrounding landscape is typical of Central Queensland's open grazing country — broad, flat plains dotted with brigalow scrub and cattle properties, reflecting the region's deep pastoral economy. The Capricorn Highway passes through the broader area, linking Rockhampton to the Central Highlands and providing the primary access route. Rockhampton serves as the nearest city for healthcare, shopping, education, and services. Westwood suits those connected to the agricultural sector or seeking a genuinely quiet rural lifestyle well away from urban centres, with the appeal of wide open skies and the character of outback Queensland.

Westwood falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
445.48 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Westwood Railway Siding
5 km
N/A (freight only)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Rockhampton Approx. 45–60 min drive to Rockhampton

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
45 km
By Train
No passenger train services; The Sunlander/Spirit of the Outback operates from Rockhampton but does not serve Westwood
By Car (Peak)
45–55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Capricorn Highway is the primary access route; car is essential for all travel; Rockhampton is the nearest regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Westwood is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all errands require driving to Rockhampton or nearby small communities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
199
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood known for? +

Westwood is historically significant as one of the earliest localities gazetted by the Queensland Government, and is known today as a quiet grazing and pastoral area west of Rockhampton in the Central Queensland region. The surrounding landscape is typical brigalow and open plains cattle country.

How far is Westwood from Rockhampton? +

Westwood is approximately 45 kilometres west of Rockhampton CBD, making it roughly a 45 to 55 minute drive via the Capricorn Highway.

Does Westwood have public transport? +

There are no regular public transport services to Westwood. A car is essential for all travel; the nearest city with transport connections is Rockhampton, approximately 45 km east.

What is the population of Westwood? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 199 in Westwood across its expansive 445 square kilometre area, reflecting the extremely sparse settlement of this Central Queensland pastoral locality.

Is Westwood a good place to live? +

Westwood suits those connected to the agricultural sector or seeking a quiet, isolated rural lifestyle in Central Queensland. It offers wide open spaces and a genuine outback character, but residents must travel to Rockhampton for all major services, shopping, and healthcare.

What is the postcode for Westwood? +

The postcode for Westwood, QLD is 4702, which it shares with Rockhampton and surrounding Central Queensland localities.