Working from Home

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Rockhampton has everything you need to work from home, and remain connected

Bring your job with you for the ultimate tree change. The Rockhampton Region has everything you need to work from home, whether you’re running your own business or seeking more time to spend with family and friends.

With excellent connectivity for virtual and face-to-face meetings, comparatively affordable housing and a lifestyle to make your colleagues jealous, Rockhampton is the perfect place to find the ultimate work-life balance.

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Phone and Internet Access

NBN and satellite internet services are available across most of the Rockhampton Region for stable and reliable video calls, live chats and remote desktop access. Most properties across the city area have fixed line access.

5G coverage is available across most of the Rockhampton city area and Mount Morgan (depending on your provider), providing strong connectivity on the go or in your home.

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Business Connectivity

Rockhampton’s international standard airport and excellent road connectivity makes face-to-face meetings a breeze.

QantasLink and Virgin Australia provide flights from Rockhampton Airport to Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns with easy connections to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and other major centres across Australia and around the globe.

Our extensive connections via the Bruce, Capricorn, Burnett and Leichhardt Highways are key parts of the country’s national road system and connect Rockhampton with key regional centres such as Gladstone, Emerald, Mackay, Townsville and Bundaberg.

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Work/Life Balance

Of course, working from home gives you more time to explore Rockhampton with friends and family and enjoy the relaxing lifestyle that comes from living in Queensland.

Should you choose to work from home, you’ll never be isolated from the community thanks to a range of coffee shops and cafes on your doorstep.

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Affordable Business Spaces

If you’re looking to expand your work from home business or increase your local presence, commercial real estate can be leased in Rockhampton from prices less than $1,500 a month.

With a range of retail, industrial, office and hospitality properties on the market at any given time, you’re sure to find a space that’s perfect for your expansion into the Rockhampton Region.

Rockhampton Regional Council’s economic development unit, Advance Rockhampton, is here to help your business grow and thrive.

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