Cities in Australia that Start with R

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇦🇺 Australia whose name begins with the letter R. You will also find some general information about each of them.

NameStatePopulation
RainbowVictoria500
RathdowneyQueensland200
RavensthorpeWestern Australia400
RedcliffeQueensland10,000
Red CliffsVictoria5,000
RichmondNew South Wales6,000
RichmondQueensland600
RingwoodVictoria17,000
RockhamptonQueensland78,000
RomaQueensland7,000
RoseberyTasmania1,000
RowvilleVictoria33,000

Rainbow

Rainbow is a small town in Victoria’s Mallee region, named for the colorful landscape of wildflowers that bloom in the area. It’s known for agricultural heritage and is surrounded by wheat and barley fields.

Rathdowney

Located in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Rathdowney is a rural community known for its proximity to Mount Barney National Park. Its name honors Captain Thomas Rathdowney, who helped survey the area.

Ravensthorpe

A town in Western Australia, Ravensthorpe is an agricultural and mining center. It’s renowned for its annual wildflower show, which showcases over 700 local species, many unique to the region.

Redcliffe

A coastal suburb north of Brisbane, Queensland, Redcliffe is historically significant as the first European settlement in Queensland. It’s known for its beaches and the iconic Redcliffe Jetty.

Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs is a town in Victoria, named for the dramatic red cliffs along the Murray River. It’s an important agricultural center, especially for grape and citrus production.

Richmond (New South Wales)

Richmond in New South Wales is a historic town near the Hawkesbury River. Established in 1794, it’s known for its colonial architecture and is one of the oldest European settlements in Australia.

Richmond (Queensland)

Located in outback Queensland, Richmond is a small town known for dinosaur fossils, especially from the ancient inland sea that once covered the area. The Kronosaurus Korner museum is a local attraction.

Ringwood

Ringwood, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, is known for its large shopping precinct, Eastland, and for being a key access point to the Dandenong Ranges. It has a vibrant suburban community.

Rockhampton

Located in Central Queensland, Rockhampton is a major city known as the “Beef Capital of Australia.” It has a rich heritage with historic buildings and is an economic hub for agriculture and mining.

Roma

Roma in Queensland is the center of Australia’s oil and gas industry. Known for its annual Roma Cup horse race and bottle trees, Roma has a unique rural charm combined with industrial significance.

Rosebery

Rosebery is a small mining town on Tasmania’s west coast, known for its rugged landscapes and proximity to the Tarkine wilderness. The town’s economy centers on zinc and copper mining.

Rowville

A suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Rowville is a rapidly growing residential area with several parks and reserves. Originally farmland, it’s now a bustling suburban community.

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