Avoca, Queensland
| Avoca Bundaberg, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Avoca Location in Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 24°52′59″S 152°18′29″E / 24.8830°S 152.3080°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 4,904 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 846/km2 (2,190/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4.5 km (3 mi) SW of Bundaberg | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bundaberg | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Hinkler | ||||||||||||||
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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]
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
Avoca State School opened its doors 29 January 1980.[3]
In the 2011 census, Avoca had a population of 5,045.[4]
In the 2016 census, Avoca had a population of 4,904 people.[1]
Education[edit]
Avoca State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Twyford Street (24°53′01″S 152°18′48″E / 24.8836°S 152.3134°E).[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.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Avoca (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Avoca – suburb in Bundaberg Region (entry 44682)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Avoca (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Avoca State School". Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
External links[edit]
- "Bundaberg suburbs". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.