Avoca, Queensland

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Avoca
Bundaberg,  Queensland
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Avoca
Location in Queensland
Coordinates 24°52′59″S152°18′29″E / 24.8830°S 152.3080°E / -24.8830; 152.3080 Coordinates: 24°52′59″S152°18′29″E / 24.8830°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 zone AEST (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

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]

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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]

In the 2016 census, Avoca had a population of 4,904 people. [1]

Education

Avoca State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Twyford Street ( 24°53′01″S152°18′48″E / 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. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Avoca (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  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. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  5. 1 2 3 "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 26 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
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