The district is served by rail, road, sea and air transport. A modern air terminal expedites business and tourist travel for interstate and intrastate travel and international flights. Flying time to Brisbane is just 55 minutes by passenger jet. An all electric train service to Brisbane takes less than seven house. Night and day coach services operate from Rockhampton to the rest of Australia.
Coaches run daily from Brisbane and other centres.
Gold discoveries at nearby Bouldercombe, Mount Wheeler and Mount Morgan ensured continued economic growth of the region. In a normal season the region's cattle population reaches three and a half million head. Saleyards at Gracemere conduct some of Australia's largest sales of stud and commercial cattle. Two major meatworks operate in Rockhampton and export product to world markets. Intending residents should obtain employment demand information from the Commonwealth Employment Services.