Allenstown, Queensland
| Allenstown Rockhampton, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Allenstown | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°23′48″S 150°30′15″E / 23.3966°S 150.5041°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,790 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,268/km2 (3,280/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4700 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Allenstown is a suburb of Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is situated about three kilometres south-west of the central business district of Rockhampton. In the 2016 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,790 people.[1]
Geography
The main business precinct of Allenstown is anchored by local shopping centre Allenstown Square, which was previously known as Allenstown Plaza before undergoing a major refurbishment and extension which was completed in 2012. The suburb is also serviced by two primary schools, Allenstown State School [3] and St Peter's School.[4]
History
The suburb is named after William Allen, builder, around 1862.[2]
At the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721.[5]
In the 2011 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,911 people.[6]
Heritage listings
Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 36 Larnach Street: St Marks Church[7]
- Upper Dawson Road: South Rockhampton Cemetery[8]
- 170 William Street: St Josephs Cathedral[9]
Education
Allenstown State School opened on 16 July 1887.[10] The school celebrated its centenary in 1977.[11]
Big Bulls
Allenstown is home to three of the seven Big Bulls statues that decorate Rockhampton, which regards itself as the Beef Capital of Australia.[12] The three bull statues are located along the Bruce Highway (also known as Gladstone Road) and depict three important cattle varieties raised in the area: Santa Gertrudis, Romagnola, and Braford.[13] The Big Bulls are listed as one of Australia's big things.[14]
The theft of the testicles from the bulls is a common prank and they frequently have to be replaced. Some residents also feel that the bull statues over-emphasise one aspect of the city and should be relocated to less prominent locations. However, there is strong public support for the retention of the bulls.[15]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Allenstown (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Allenstown (entry 46415)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Allenstown State School". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "St Peter's Catholic Primary School". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Allenstown (Rockhampton City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 February 2008.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Allenstown". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "St Marks Church (entry 602031)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "South Rockhampton Cemetery (entry 601131)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "St Josephs Cathedral (entry 600822)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Allenstown State School (1977), Allenstown State School centenary booklet, 1877-1977, City Printing Works, retrieved 3 February 2018
- ^ Robinson, Paul; Farrow-Smith, Elloise; Saunders, Miranda (17 April 2014). "An ownership row has erupted over who holds Australia's Beef Capital title". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Where's the Beef?". Rockhampton Art Gallery. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ Clark, David (2004). Big Things: Australia's Amazing Roadside Attractions. Penguin Books. pp. 10–13. ISBN 0-14-300200-7.
- ^ Whop, Marlina (20 November 2013). "Tourism group rears up over Rockhampton bull statues". ABC News. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
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