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Oakwood, Queensland
Suburb of Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oakwood is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Oakwood had a population of 364 people.[1]
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Geography
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 (24.8648°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]
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]
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History
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]
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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
Oakwood has the following heritage listings:
Education
Oakwood State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 125 Oakwood School Road (24.8445°S 152.3004°E).[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]
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Amenities
The Oakwood Community Church is a non-denominational church at 544 Gin Gin Road (24.8510°S 152.3068°E). 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 (24.8508°S 152.3064°E).[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]
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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
External links
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