Woodgate, Queensland

Woodgate
Queensland
Tame kangaroos freely roam around through the quiet back-streets of Woodgate
Woodgate
Coordinates 25°05′00″S 152°31′00″E / 25.0833°S 152.5166°E / -25.0833; 152.5166Coordinates: 25°05′00″S 152°31′00″E / 25.0833°S 152.5166°E / -25.0833; 152.5166
Population 941 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 4.483/km2 (11.611/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4660
Area 209.9 km2 (81.0 sq mi)
LGA(s) Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s) Burnett
Federal Division(s) Hinkler
Localities around Woodgate:
Kinkuna Kinkuna Coral Sea
Goodwood Woodgate Coral Sea
Buxton Buxton Burrum Heads

Woodgate is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] At the 2011 census, Woodgate had a population of 941, up from 758 recorded at the 2006 census.[1]

Geography

The majority of the coastline of Woodgate consists of sandy beach, making it a popular holiday destination for people who live in nearby areas of Queensland. This small seaside town called Woodgate Beach with 16 km of white sandy beach with crystal clear peaceful, safe, sub tropical water is surrounded by a 20,000 hectare National Park with superb scenery, and provides a diverse range of holiday activities.[3]

On the inland side of Woodgate lies Burrum Coast National Park. The beach itself is quite calm, being protected by Fraser Island.

History

The Kabi group Dundaburra are traditionally connected to the area. The Woodgate Beach public library opened in 1993 with a minor refurbishment in 2009.[4]

Facilities

The Bundaberg Regional Council operates a public library in the Community Centre at 1 Kangaroo Court.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Woodgate (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "Woodgate - locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44813)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Woodgate Beach - Woodgate QLD". woodgatebeach.com. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  4. ↑ "Queensland Public Library Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. November 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Woodgate Beach Library". Public Libraries Connect. Retrieved 15 January 2018.


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