Woodgate, Queensland

Woodgate is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] There are two towns within the locality, Woodgate Beach (25.10278°S 152.56056°E / -25.10278; 152.56056 (Woodgate Beach)) on the eastern coast of the locality (the Coral Sea) and Walkers Point (25.17000°S 152.59139°E / -25.17000; 152.59139 (Walkers Point)) on the southern coast of locality (in the estuary of the Burrum River).[3][4][5]

Woodgate
Queensland
Tame kangaroos freely roam around through the quiet back-streets of Woodgate
Woodgate
Coordinates25.0833°S 152.5166°E / -25.0833; 152.5166
Population941 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density4.483/km2 (11.611/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4660
Area209.9 km2 (81.0 sq mi)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Localities around Woodgate:
Kinkuna Kinkuna Coral Sea
Goodwood Woodgate Coral Sea
Buxton Buxton Burrum Heads

Geography

The majority of the coastline of Woodgate consists of sandy beach, making it a popular holiday destination for people who live in nearby areas of Queensland. This small seaside town called Woodgate Beach with 16 km of white sandy beach with crystal clear peaceful, safe, sub tropical water is surrounded by a 20,000 hectare National Park with superb scenery, and provides a diverse range of holiday activities.[6]

On the inland side of Woodgate lies Burrum Coast National Park. The beach itself is quite calm, being protected by Fraser Island.

History

The Kabi group Dundaburra are traditionally connected to the area.

The Woodgate Beach public library opened in 1993 with a minor refurbishment in 2009.[7]

At the 2011 census Woodgate had a population of 941,[1] up from 758 recorded at the 2006 census.[8]

Facilities

The Bundaberg Regional Council operates a public library in the Community Centre at 1 Kangaroo Court.[9]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Woodgate (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  2. "Woodgate – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44813)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  3. "Woodgate Beach – population centre in the Bundaberg Region (entry 43387)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  4. "Walkers Point – population centre in Bundaberg Region (entry 36242)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  6. "Woodgate Beach - Woodgate QLD". woodgatebeach.com. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  7. "Queensland Public Library Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. November 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  8. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Woodgate (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  9. "Woodgate Beach Library". Public Libraries Connect. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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