Ashfield, Queensland

Ashfield is a predominantly rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia; with a low population density and a small urban area to the west.[2] In the 2016 census, Ashfield had a population of 793 people.[1]

Ashfield
Bundaberg, Queensland
Ashfield
Coordinates24.8719°S 152.3983°E / -24.8719; 152.3983
Population793 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density161.8/km2 (419/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location3 km (2 mi) SE of Bundaberg
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Bundaberg
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Ashfield:
Bundaberg East Kalkie Rubyanna
Kepnock Ashfield Windermere
Avenell Heights Woongarra Woongarra

Geography

Ashfield is situated in the Bundaberg and Wide Bay-Burnett region's Central Coast. It is on the eastern edge of the city of Bundaberg, approximately 4 km from the Bundaberg CBD, 10 km from the coastal town of Bargara and 296 km from the state capital Brisbane. It is bordered by Kalkie to the North, Windermere to the East, Woongarra to the South and Kepnock to the West.[3]

While still a rural locality with some farming areas, residential development is growing in the west with construction of two suburban estates. The farming and residential districts are serviced by the Bundaberg Ring-Road to the suburb's west, and a 15-minute drive to the regional Bundaberg Airport.[3]

The Woongarra Main Water Channel runs through the center of the locality from west-to-east, providing one of few sources of water supply to the city.[4]

Education

Bundaberg Christian College is the only school located in Ashfield, it provides private education from Kindergarten to Year 12.[5]

Other neighboring schools include:

  • Woongarra State School on Elliott Heads Road
  • Kepnock State High School on Kepnock Road
  • St Luke's Anglican School on Mezger Street (adjacent to the Bundaberg Ring-Road)

Health

Although located in the suburb of Windermere, Ashfield is serviced by the Ashfield Country Practice; a mixed billing General Practice located at 279 Ashfield Road, Windermere. The region's House Call Doctor provides home health care services to Ashfield and the greater Bundaberg local area.[6]

Transport

Major Roads include the Bundaberg Ring-Road, Ashfield Road, Elliott Heads Road and FE Walker Street.

Ashfield is serviced by a number of bus routes, including:

  • 41AM Service: East Bundaberg; Kalkie; Belle Eden; Kepnock[7]
  • 41PM Service: Norville; City; East; Kalkie; Kepnock; Belle Eden[7]

Religion

Part of the Northern Apostle District, the Apostolic Church of Queensland is located in the suburbs east, on Ashfield Road.[8]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ashfield (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Ashfield - locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44679)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  4. "Bundaberg Regional Water Supply Security Assessment" (PDF). Queensland Government. 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  5. "Bundaberg Christian College - Bundaberg Community Directory". bundyregionconnect.qld.gov.au.
  6. "Ashfield Country Practice". www.healthdirect.gov.au.
  7. "Find Your School Route". www.duffysbuses.com.au.
  8. "Church Addresses". www.apostolicchurchqld.org.au.
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