Rockville, Queensland


Rockville is a residential locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Rockville had a population of 3,237 people.

Geography

Rockville is located north-west of the city centre.
The eastern edge of the suburb is home to an industrial area. Rockville State School, Leslie Research Centre and St Andrew's Private Hospital are other features within its boundaries.

History

Rockville State School opened on 1 November 1922.
Rockville was named after Rockville Estate, consisting of 114 allotments in the area ranging from to, which itself was named after Rockville House. The suburb was officially named in 1981.

Demographics

Rockville is among the least socio-economically advantaged suburbs of Toowoomba; at the 2006 census, residents had a median individual income of $388, compared with $448 for the Toowoomba statistical district, and a median family income of $921 compared to $1,116. The suburb had a SEIFA score of 908, placing it below all other suburbs in the district except Harlaxton.

Education

Rockville State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 3 Holberton Street. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 175 students with 16 teachers and 14 non-teaching staff. It includes a special education program.