Oakwood, Queensland
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- 6.3 km (4 mi) NE of Bundaberg CBD
- 281 km (175 mi) SE of Rockhampton
- 367 km (228 mi) N of Brisbane
Mean max temp | Mean min temp | Annual rainfall |
? | ? | 1,010 mm 39.8 in |
Suburbs around Oakwood: | ||
Meadowvale | Meadowvale | Gooburrum |
Sharon | Oakwood | Bundaberg North |
Sharon | Avoca | Millbank |
Oakwood is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Oakwood had a population of 364 people.[1]
Geography
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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 / -24.8648; 152.2989 (Camp Island)) 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]
Climate
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]
History
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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] The school celebrated its centenary in 2024.[13]
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Oakwood had a population of 341 people.[14]
In the 2016 census, Oakwood had a population of 331 people.[15]
In the 2021 census, Oakwood had a population of 364 people.[1]
Heritage listings
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Oakwood has the following heritage listings:
- Splitters Creek Railway Bridge (24°51′46″S 152°17′09″E / 24.8628°S 152.2859°E / -24.8628; 152.2859 (Splitters Creek railway bridge))[16]
Education
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 / -24.8445; 152.3004 (Oakwood State School)).[17][18] 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).[19] 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).[20]
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]
Amenities
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 / -24.8510; 152.3068 (Oakwood Community Church)). It is affiliated with the Christian Community Churches of Australia.[21][22] 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 / -24.8508; 152.3064 (Oakwood CWA hall)).[23]
The Oakwood State School also serves as a place where the local families gather.[24]
The Oakwood branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Kenmore Library at the CWA Hall at 550 Mount Perry Road.[25]
Sport
- Oakwood Park Golf Club
- Burnett Wide Bay Regional Appaloosa Club Inc: the club holds its meetings in the Oakwood QCWA Hall.
Tourism
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.[26]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Oakwood (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Oakwood – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 48371)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Oakwood, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Frequently asked questions about Oakwood, QLD". bonzle.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Bundaberg Mail And Burnett Advertiser. No. 3696. Queensland, Australia. 8 February 1909. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH". The Bundaberg Mail And Burnett Advertiser. Vol. 44, no. 5319. Queensland, Australia. 16 May 1914. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Advertising". The Bundaberg Mail. Vol. 53, no. 8, 446. Queensland, Australia. 10 August 1923. p. 5. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "RELIGIOUS NOTES". The Courier-mail. No. 918. Queensland, Australia. 8 August 1936. p. 7. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "3273 Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Queensland Records 1887-1985: Finding aid". State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Agency ID 5596, Oakwood State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Centenary Info". Oakwood State School. 5 March 2024. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Oakwood (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Oakwood (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Splitters Creek Railway Bridge (entry 600529)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Oakwood State School". Oakwood State School. 4 February 2020. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Oakwood Community Church". Christian Community Churches of Australia. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Blake, Thom. "Oakwood Community Church". Queensland religious places database. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Oakwood branch". Member public profiles. Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Our school". eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "About us | SSS Strawberries". Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
External links
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