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Allenstown
Rockhampton, Queensland
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Allenstown Hotel, 2020
Allenstown is located in Queensland
Allenstown
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 a suburb located in the city of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It's found in the inner southern part of Rockhampton. Allenstown is about 1.6 kilometers (about 1 mile) south-west of the main city center of Rockhampton. In 2021, about 2,762 people lived here.

What's in Allenstown?

Allenstown has a main shopping area called Allenstown Square. This shopping center was updated and made bigger in 2012. You can also find a large store called Dan Murphy's nearby. The suburb is home to two primary schools: Allenstown State School and St Peter's School.

A Look at History

Allenstown got its name from a builder named William Allen. This happened around the year 1862.

Important Buildings and Places

Allenstown has several places that are considered important because of their history or special design. These are called heritage-listed sites.

  • St Mark's Anglican Church on Larnach Street.
  • South Rockhampton Cemetery on Upper Dawson Road.
  • Allenstown State School on Upper Dawson Road.
  • St Josephs Catholic Cathedral on William Street.

Schools in Allenstown

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Allenstown State School, 2021

Allenstown is home to a few schools:

  • Allenstown State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. In 2018, it had 381 students. The school also has a special program for students who need extra support.
  • The Cathedral College is a Catholic secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. In 2018, it had 1,178 students.

There isn't a government secondary school right in Allenstown. Students who want to go to a government high school usually go to Rockhampton State High School in a nearby suburb called Wandal.

Parks and Green Spaces

Allenstown has many parks where people can relax and play:

  • Bolton Park
  • Connolly Park
  • Frank Forde Park
  • Kettle Park
  • Musgrave Park
  • O'Shanesy Park
  • Saleyards Park

The main cemetery for Rockhampton, also known as South Rockhampton Cemetery, is located on Upper Dawson Road.

Fun Things to See

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Allenstown Square shopping centre, 2020

Allenstown is famous for being home to three of the seven "Big Bulls" statues in Rockhampton. Rockhampton is known as the "Beef Capital of Australia" because of its cattle industry. These large bull statues are located along the Bruce Highway. They show different types of cattle raised in the area, like Santa Gertrudis, Romagnola, and Braford. These "Big Bulls" are part of a group of famous large statues found across Australia.

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  • St Mark's Anglican Church Allenstown Queensland 1975

    St Mark's Anglican Church, 1975

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