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Kepnock
Kepnock is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Kepnock had a population of 4,501 people. Geography Kepnoch is almost entirely a residential area, with small convenience stores along Bundaberg–Port Road (Elliot Heads Road). History Kepnock State High School opened on 28 January 1964. Demographics At the , Kepnock had a population of 4,533 people. In the , Kepnock had a population of 4,441 people. In the , Kepnock had a population of 4,501 people. Education Kepnock State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Kepnock Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,365 students with 114 teachers (105 full-time equivalent) and 58 non-teaching staff (42 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,354 students with 120 teachers (110 full-time equivalent) and 60 non-teaching staff (43 full-time equivalent). The school offers a special education program. There are no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashfield, Queensland
Ashfield is a mixed residential and rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Ashfield had a population of 1,152 people. Geography Ashfield is on the eastern edge of the city of Bundaberg, approximately by road from Bundaberg CBD, by road from the coastal town of Bargara and by road from the state capital Brisbane. It is bordered by Kalkie to the North, Windermere to the East, Woongarra to the South and Kepnock to the West. The suburb covers an area of approximately 4.9 square kilometres, and comprises two public parks that represent nearly 1.4% of the land area. While still a rural locality with some farming areas, residential development is growing in the west with construction of three suburban estates. The farming and residential districts are serviced by the Bundaberg Ring-Road to the suburb's west, and a 15-minute drive to the regional Bundaberg Airport. The Woongarra Main Water Channel runs through the center of the locality from w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg East
Bundaberg East is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Bundaberg East had a population of 2,839 people. History A Government land sale of eighty allotments was advertised for auction by W. E. Curtis on 6 June 1882. The map advertising the auction stated the allotments were down river a mile from Bundaberg and fronted Scotland Street, Princes Street and George Street, located near Cran & Co's Refinery and Manchester & Scott's Saw Mills. St Matthew's Anglican Church Bundaberg East was opened in 1906 and closed in 1975. It was sold because of population drift. Bundaberg East State School opened on 1 July 1886. In 2005, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks opened their tourist facility, the Bundaberg Barrel, one of Australia's big things, in Bundaberg East. The Barrel has a 3D hologram video, interactive displays on the brewing process and taste testing. Demographics In the , Bundaberg East had a population of 2,810 people; In the , Bundaberg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg–Port Road
Bundaberg–Port Road (known as Burnett Heads Road) is a state-controlled district road (number 175) in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, Australia. It runs from the Isis Highway in Bundaberg West to Buss Street (Port of Bundaberg) in Burnett Heads, a distance of . Route description Bundaberg–Port Road starts at an intersection with the Isis Highway (Takalvan Street) on the / midpoint. It runs east between these localities as Walker Street, then turns northeast between and . Here it passes the exit to Goodwood Road (Barolin Street) to the southeast. Next it runs between Bundaberg South and , where it passes the exit to Elliott Heads Road to the southeast. It passes through Kepnock and crosses Bundaberg Ring Road before running between and . Turning north as Burnett Heads Road it runs between and , crossing Bundaberg–Bargara Road. At the Qunaba / Rubyanna / tripoint the road turns west as Port Road, while Burnett Heads Road continues north. Port Road runs between B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenell Heights, Queensland
Avenell Heights is a southern suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Avenell Heights had a population of 5,028 people. Geography The North Coast railway line forms the western boundary of the suburb. The suburb is flat land used almost entirely for residential purposes with the exception of the Bundaberg Racecourse at 28 Maynard Street on a site in the north-west of the suburb (). History The suburb was officially named by Queensland Place Names Board on 1 January 1967. It was officially bounded on 16 June 2000. The now-abandoned Thabeban railway station once served the suburb. It was adjacent to the south-western corner of the racecourse (). Avenell Heights Church of Christ was built from timber in 1950. A new brick church was built in 1980 with the 1950 church now serving as the church hall. Citicoast Church was built in 1985 from concrete blocks. Hinkler Seventh-Day Adventist Church iwas built in 1987. The Bundaberg Salvation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg East, Queensland
Bundaberg East is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Bundaberg East had a population of 2,839 people. History A Government land sale of eighty allotments was advertised for auction by W. E. Curtis on 6 June 1882. The map advertising the auction stated the allotments were down river a mile from Bundaberg and fronted Scotland Street, Princes Street and George Street, located near Cran & Co's Refinery and Manchester & Scott's Saw Mills. St Matthew's Anglican Church Bundaberg East was opened in 1906 and closed in 1975. It was sold because of population drift. Bundaberg East State School opened on 1 July 1886. In 2005, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks opened their tourist facility, the Bundaberg Barrel, one of Australia's big things, in Bundaberg East. The Barrel has a 3D hologram video, interactive displays on the brewing process and taste testing. Demographics In the , Bundaberg East had a population of 2,810 people; In the , Bundaberg Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walkervale, Queensland
Walkervale is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Walkervale had a population of 2,981 people. Geography The North Coast railway line runs along the western boundary of the suburb; there is no railway station in the suburb. History In 1946, land was purchased at 139 Barolin Street () to build a Catholic church and school. St Mary's Catholic Church was blessed and opened on 9 December 1951 by Bishop Andrew Tynan. On Tuesday 11 February 2020, the church was destroyed by a fire, believed to be arson. South Bundaberg Methodist Church was at 32 Alice Street (). Designed by Cook & Kerrison, the timber church was built in 1949. Following the amalgamation of Methodist Church into the Uniting Church of Australia in 1977, it ceased to be a Methodist/Uniting church and became Bundaberg Presbyterian Church. Walkervale State School opened on 24 January 1955. A swimming pool was built in 1961. Demographics In the , Walkervale had a popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg
Bundaberg () is the major regional city in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is the List of cities in Australia by population, ninth largest city in the state. The Bundaberg central business district is situated along the southern bank of the Burnett River about from its mouth at Burnett Heads, Queensland, Burnett Heads, where it flows into the Coral Sea. The city is sited on a rich floodplain, coastal plain, supporting one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions. The area of Bundaberg is the home of the Taribelang, Taribelang-Bunda, Goreng Goreng, Gurang, and Bailai peoples. The common nickname for Bundaberg is "Bundy", although its history as a major sugar producing region means it is often referenced as the "Rum City" or "Sugar City". The residents of the city are referred to colloquially as 'Bundabergians.' In the , the Bundaberg urban area had a population of 73,747 people. The district surveyor, John Thompson Charlton desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg South, Queensland
Bundaberg South is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Bundaberg South had a population of 3,494 people. History Bundaberg South State School opened on 6 February 1875. On 30 June 1885 it closed and split into two schools: Bundaberg South Boys State School and Bundaberg South Girls and Infants State School. Circa November 1894 both of these schools were renamed to be Bundaberg Central Boys State School and Bundaberg Central Girls and Infants State School. In 1926 the two schools were combined to create Bundaberg Central State School, which is now located in Bundaberg Central. A second Bundaberg South State School opened on 11 May 1891. St Mary's Mission Hall (Anglican Church) was dedicated in 26 March 1895. It closed during the year ended 31 December 1989. Bundaberg State High School opened on 22 January 1912. In 1964 it was renamed Bundaberg State High School and Technical College. In 1965 the technical college was separated from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundaberg Region
The Bundaberg Region is a local government area in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, about north of Brisbane, the state capital. It is centred on the city of Bundaberg, and also contains a significant rural area surrounding the city. It was created in 2008 from a merger of the City of Bundaberg with the Shires of Burnett, Isis and Kolan. The Bundaberg Regional Council, which administers the Region, has an estimated operating budget of A$89 million. In the , the Bundaberg Region had a population of 99,215 people. History Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Bundaberg Region existed as four distinct local government areas: * the City of Bundaberg; * the Shire of Burnett; * the Shire of Isis; * and the Shire of Kolan. Local government in the Bundaberg area began on 11 November 1879 with the creation of 74 divisions around Queensland under the ''Divisional Boards Act 1879''. These included the Barolin, Burrum and Kolan divisions. The first eigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Division Of Hinkler
The Division of Hinkler is an Divisions of the Australian House of Representatives, Australian Electoral Division in Queensland. It includes the city of Bundaberg and its surrounds. The most recent member for Hinkler is David Batt (politician), David Batt of the National Party of Australia, National Party, who was elected in 2025. Geography Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. Redistributions occur for the boundaries of divisions in a particular state, and they occur every seven years, or sooner if a state's representation entitlement changes or when divisions of a state are malapportioned. History The division was created in 1984 and is named after Bert Hinkler, the great pioneer Australian aviator. The seat is located in coastal Queensland, including the towns of Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Childers, Queensland, Childers, Gayndah and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral District Of Bundaberg
Bundaberg is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in central Queensland, Australia. It covers the city of Bundaberg, as well as the immediate surrounding area. History The electoral district of Bundaberg was created by the ''Electoral Districts Act of 1887'' which abolished the electoral district of Mulgrave that had included the Bundaberg area. The first election held in the seat of Bundaberg was the 1888 election. The city's urban population has long made the seat a Labor stronghold; it was in Labor hands for all but a few years from 1892 to 2006, even during the height of Joh Bjelke-Petersen's popularity. This changed in 2005 when the practices of rogue surgeon Jayant Patel at the Bundaberg Base Hospital were uncovered. The Beattie government was seriously embarrassed by the subsequent Commissions of Inquiry into the matter, and as a result the seat fell to the Nationals. It became a Liberal National seat with the conservative parties' merger in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburbs And Localities (Australia)
Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Postcodes in Australia, Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage of suburb (municipality outside of a big city). The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "neighbourhood" or "district", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
