Avoca, Queensland

Avoca is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Avoca had a population of 4,904 people.[1]

Avoca
Bundaberg, Queensland
Avoca
Location in Queensland
Coordinates24.8830°S 152.3080°E / -24.8830; 152.3080
Population4,904 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density846/km2 (2,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location4.5 km (3 mi) SW of Bundaberg
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Bundaberg
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Avoca:
Sharon Oakwood Millbank
Sharon Avoca Millbank
Branyan Branyan Kensington

Geography

Avoca is bordered by the Burnett River to the north and west, and the suburb of Millbank and Isis Highway to the east. Avoca is a mostly residential area, with some crops and light industry closer to the river.

History

Avoca State School opened its doors 29 January 1980. [3]

In the 2011 census, Avoca had a population of 5,045.[4]

Education

Avoca State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Twyford Street (24.8836°S 152.3134°E / -24.8836; 152.3134 (Avoca State School)).[5][6] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 363 students with 33 teachers (26 full-time equivalent) and 16 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).[7] It includes a special education program.[5]

There is no secondary school in Avoca. The nearest secondary school is in Bundaberg South.[8]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Avoca (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Avoca – suburb in Bundaberg Region (entry 44682)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Avoca (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  5. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. "Avoca State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  8. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  • "Bundaberg suburbs". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.


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