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Capricorn Coast

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​The Capricorn Coast, also known as the Central Queensland Coast, offers international students a choice of study environments in Mackay and Yeppoon (near Rockhampton).

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About the Capricorn Coast

  • The Capricorn Coast is exciting, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. It’s where the days are golden and balmy.
  • Capricorn Coast is a region of contrasts, with the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, beachside resorts, national parks, historic towns and cultural sites.
  • The coast has access to domestic airports at Mackay and Rockhampton.​
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Central Queensland coast location marked on a map of Queensland, Australia
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Capricorn Coast education

The region's schools offer a choice of high school programs that benefit from regional strengths in:

  • marine industries
  • mining and related services
  • industry processing
  • engineering
  • agriculture
  • environmental science.

High school students benefit from learning pathways with:

In 2015, research at CQU achieved 'Excellence in research for Australia' ratings of 'at', 'above' or 'well above' world standard in many areas including maths, agriculture and vet science, and artificial intelligence.

Schools in the Capricorn Coast region

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Last updated 10 February 2026