Walkervale, Queensland

Walkervale is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Walkervale had a population of 2,987 people.[1]

Walkervale
Bundaberg, Queensland
Walkervale
Coordinates24.8830°S 152.3580°E / -24.8830; 152.3580
Population2,987 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,760/km2 (4,550/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Bundaberg
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Walkervale:
Bundaberg West Bundaberg South Bundaberg South
Norville Walkervale Kepnock
Norville Avenell Heights Avenell Heights

Geography

The North Coast railway line runs along the western boundary of the suburb; there is no railway station in the suburb.[3]

Education

Walkervale State School is a government primary (Early Childhood-6) school for boys and girls at 46a Hurst Street (24.8851°S 152.3596°E / -24.8851; 152.3596 (Walkervale State School)).[4][5] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 437 students with 37 teachers (32 full-time equivalent) and 24 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent).[6] It includes a special education program.[4][7]

There are no secondary schools in Walkervale; the nearest secondary schools are in neighbouring Bundaberg South and Kepnock.[3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Walkervale (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Walkervale - suburb in Bundaberg Region (entry 44804)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  5. "Walkervale State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  7. "Walkervale SS - Special Education Program". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
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