Allenstown, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allenstown Rockhampton, Queensland
Allenstown Hotel, 2020
Allenstown Location in Queensland
Population	2,762 (2021 census)
• Density	1,255/km2 (3,250/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4700
Area	2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.6 km (1 mi) SW of Rockhampton CBD 630 km (391 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Rockhampton
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Allenstown: The Range Rockhampton City Rockhampton City The Range Allenstown Depot Hill Fairy Bower Fairy Bower Port Curtis

Allenstown is an inner southern suburb of Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. It is situated 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) by road south-west of the Rockhampton CBD. In the 2021 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,762 people.

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. Just across the road, there's the Rockhampton's only 'Dan Murphy's store. The suburb is also serviced by two primary schools, Allenstown State School and St Peter's School.

History

The suburb is named after William Allen, builder, around 1862.

At the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721.

Demographics

In the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721 people.

In the 2011 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,911 people.

In the 2016 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,790 people.

In the 2021 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,762 people.

Heritage listings

St Mark's Anglican Church, 1975

Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• St Mark's Anglican Church, 36 Larnach Street
• South Rockhampton Cemetery, Upper Dawson Road
• Allenstown State School, 13–33 Upper Dawson Road
• St Josephs Catholic Cathedral, 170 William Street

Education

Allenstown State School, 2021

Allenstown State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at 13–33 Upper Dawson Road (23°23′31″S 150°30′09″E / 23.3919°S 150.5026°E / -23.3919; 150.5026 (Allenstown State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 381 students with 31 teachers (29 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

The Cathedral College is a Catholic secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at 189 William Street (23°23′10″S 150°30′18″E / 23.3861°S 150.5051°E / -23.3861; 150.5051 (The Cathedral College)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,178 students with 79 teachers (78 full-time equivalent) and 59 non-teaching staff (48 full-time equivalent).

There is no government secondary school in Allenstown. The nearest government secondary school is Rockhampton State High School in Wandal to the north.

Amenities

St Josephs Catholic Cathedral is at 169 William Street (23°23′10″S 150°30′23″E / 23.3862°S 150.5065°E / -23.3862; 150.5065 (St Joseph's Catholic Cathedral)).

There are a number of parks in the suburb:

• Bolton Park (23°23′19″S 150°30′22″E / 23.3886°S 150.5062°E / -23.3886; 150.5062 (Bolton Park))
• Connolly Park (23°23′22″S 150°30′10″E / 23.3895°S 150.5029°E / -23.3895; 150.5029 (Connolly Park))

• Frank Forde Park (23°24′26″S 150°30′02″E / 23.4071°S 150.5005°E / -23.4071; 150.5005 (Frank Forde Park))

• Kettle Park (23°23′48″S 150°30′28″E / 23.3966°S 150.5078°E / -23.3966; 150.5078 (Kettle Park))

• Musgrave Park (23°23′34″S 150°30′15″E / 23.3929°S 150.5042°E / -23.3929; 150.5042 (Musgrave Park))

• O'Shanesy Park (23°24′21″S 150°30′11″E / 23.4059°S 150.5030°E / -23.4059; 150.5030 (O'Shanesy Park))

• Saleyards Park (23°23′37″S 150°30′31″E / 23.3937°S 150.5087°E / -23.3937; 150.5087 (Saleyards Park))

Rockhampton Cemetery (also known as South Rockhampton Cemetery) is at 113-171 Upper Dawson Road (23°23′56″S 150°30′12″E / 23.3988°S 150.5032°E / -23.3988; 150.5032 (South Rockhampton Cemetery)).

Attractions

Allenstown Square shopping centre, 2020

Allenstown is home to three of the seven Big Bulls statues that decorate Rockhampton, which regards itself as the Beef Capital of Australia. 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. The Big Bulls are listed as one of "the big things of Australia".

..... 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.