Oakwood Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 24°50′55″S 152°17′53″E / 24.8486°S 152.2980°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 331 ( 2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 28.53/km2 (73.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 21.6 m (71 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Oakwood is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Oakwood had a population of 331 people. [1]
Oakwood is bounded on the south by the Burnett River and on the west by Splitters Creek. The North Coast railway line forms its north-eastern border, but no railway stations serve the locality. [3]
Camp Island ( 24°51′53″S 152°17′56″E / 24.8648°S 152.2989°E) in the Burnett River is within the locality's borders. [3]
The land use is mostly agricultural, involving irrigated cropping and some grazing. Unlike many farming areas near Bundaberg, sugarcane is growing in Oakwood but not as the predominant crop. [3]
The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west, and the Bundaberg-Miriam Vale Road exits to the north. [4]
Oakwood has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters. The annual rainfall of Oakwood is about 1010 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a day was 258 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a September day was around 125 mm. [5]
A church had been established by 1909 and had been offered to the Presbyterian Church on the condition they held regular services. [6] [7] Presbyterian services were conducted there until at least 1923. [8] At some later time, the Methodist Church bought the church and replaced it with a new church in 1936. [9] The Methodists operated the church until at least 1976. [10]
Oakwood State School opened on 24 March 1924 under head teacher James Whalley. [11] [12]
In the 2011 census, the population of Oakwood was 341. [13]
In the 2016 census, Oakwood had a population of 331 people. [1]
Oakwood has the following heritage listings:
Oakwood State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 125 Oakwood School Road ( 24°50′40″S 152°18′01″E / 24.8445°S 152.3004°E). [15] [16] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 101 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 10 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). [17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 115 students with 9 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). [18]
There is no secondary school in Oakwood. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg North State High School in neighbouring Bundaberg North to the east. [3]
The Oakwood Community Church is a non-denominational church at 544 Gin Gin Road ( 24°51′04″S 152°18′24″E / 24.8510°S 152.3068°E). It is affiliated with the Christian Community Churches of Australia. [19] [20] Oakwood's Queensland Country Women's Association hall is immediately adjacent to the west at 548 Gin Gin Road ( 24°51′03″S 152°18′23″E / 24.8508°S 152.3064°E). [21]
The Oakwood State School also serves as a place where the local families gather. [22]
The Oakwood branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Kenmore Library at the CWA Hall at 550 Mount Perry Road. [23]
Oakwood Caravan Park, provides accommodation with caravan berths and cabins for rent.
SSS Strawberries is a large strawberry farm that has a strawberry shop and opportunities to pick-your-own strawberries. [24]
Media related to Oakwood, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons
Oakwood Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 24°50′55″S 152°17′53″E / 24.8486°S 152.2980°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 331 ( 2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 28.53/km2 (73.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 21.6 m (71 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Oakwood is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Oakwood had a population of 331 people. [1]
Oakwood is bounded on the south by the Burnett River and on the west by Splitters Creek. The North Coast railway line forms its north-eastern border, but no railway stations serve the locality. [3]
Camp Island ( 24°51′53″S 152°17′56″E / 24.8648°S 152.2989°E) in the Burnett River is within the locality's borders. [3]
The land use is mostly agricultural, involving irrigated cropping and some grazing. Unlike many farming areas near Bundaberg, sugarcane is growing in Oakwood but not as the predominant crop. [3]
The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west, and the Bundaberg-Miriam Vale Road exits to the north. [4]
Oakwood has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters. The annual rainfall of Oakwood is about 1010 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a day was 258 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a September day was around 125 mm. [5]
A church had been established by 1909 and had been offered to the Presbyterian Church on the condition they held regular services. [6] [7] Presbyterian services were conducted there until at least 1923. [8] At some later time, the Methodist Church bought the church and replaced it with a new church in 1936. [9] The Methodists operated the church until at least 1976. [10]
Oakwood State School opened on 24 March 1924 under head teacher James Whalley. [11] [12]
In the 2011 census, the population of Oakwood was 341. [13]
In the 2016 census, Oakwood had a population of 331 people. [1]
Oakwood has the following heritage listings:
Oakwood State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 125 Oakwood School Road ( 24°50′40″S 152°18′01″E / 24.8445°S 152.3004°E). [15] [16] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 101 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 10 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). [17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 115 students with 9 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). [18]
There is no secondary school in Oakwood. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg North State High School in neighbouring Bundaberg North to the east. [3]
The Oakwood Community Church is a non-denominational church at 544 Gin Gin Road ( 24°51′04″S 152°18′24″E / 24.8510°S 152.3068°E). It is affiliated with the Christian Community Churches of Australia. [19] [20] Oakwood's Queensland Country Women's Association hall is immediately adjacent to the west at 548 Gin Gin Road ( 24°51′03″S 152°18′23″E / 24.8508°S 152.3064°E). [21]
The Oakwood State School also serves as a place where the local families gather. [22]
The Oakwood branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Kenmore Library at the CWA Hall at 550 Mount Perry Road. [23]
Oakwood Caravan Park, provides accommodation with caravan berths and cabins for rent.
SSS Strawberries is a large strawberry farm that has a strawberry shop and opportunities to pick-your-own strawberries. [24]
Media related to Oakwood, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons