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]

Avoca Bundaberg, Queensland
Avoca Location in Queensland
Coordinates	24.8830°S 152.3080°E / -24.8830; 152.3080
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
Suburbs around Avoca: Sharon Oakwood Millbank Sharon Avoca Millbank Branyan Branyan Kensington

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 (24.8836°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]

References

External links

• "Bundaberg suburbs". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.