Andergrove, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andergrove Mackay, Queensland
Andergrove State School, 2011
Andergrove Location in Queensland
Population	9,924 (2021 census)
• Density	1,168/km2 (3,030/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.8 km (4 mi) N of Mackay CBD 992 km (616 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mackay
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Andergrove: Blacks Beach Blacks Beach Slade Point Beaconsfield Andergrove Mackay Harbour Mount Pleasant North Mackay North Mackay

Andergrove is a suburb located north of Mackay in Queensland, Australia. It's a growing community within the Mackay Region. In 2021, about 9,924 people called Andergrove home. It's known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and schools.

Geography of Andergrove

Andergrove is a northern part of the city of Mackay. Since the 1990s, this area has been growing steadily. Most of the houses here are low-set brick homes, which are popular in Australia.

History of Andergrove

The history of Andergrove is closely linked to its schools.

Early Schools in Andergrove

• Andergrove State School was one of the first schools to open. It welcomed students on 21 February 1939.
• Later, Pioneer State High School opened its doors on 28 January 1986. At that time, Andergrove was part of an area called the Pioneer Shire.
• In 1994, the Pioneer Shire joined with the City of Mackay. This made Andergrove part of the larger Mackay city area.
• MacKillop Catholic Primary School started teaching students in 1995.

Population Growth in Andergrove

Andergrove's population has been steadily increasing over the years.

• In 2011, about 9,372 people lived in Andergrove.
• By 2016, the population had grown slightly to 9,419 people.
• The most recent count in 2021 showed that 9,924 people now live in Andergrove.

Education in Andergrove

Andergrove has several schools that serve the local community, from primary grades to high school.

Andergrove State School

Andergrove State School is a government primary school. It teaches both boys and girls from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. The school is located on Fernleigh Avenue. In 2017, it had 368 students and also offered a special education program.

MacKillop Catholic Primary School

MacKillop Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school. It also teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. You can find this school on Nadarmi Drive. In 2017, there were 234 students attending MacKillop Catholic Primary School.

Pioneer State High School

Pioneer State High School is a government high school. It provides education for boys and girls from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is located on Bedford Road. In 2017, Pioneer State High School had 560 students. It also has a special education program to support students with different learning needs.

Community Places in Andergrove

Andergrove has places for community gatherings and worship.

• Northside Mackay Uniting Church is located on Bedford Road.
• Mackay Church of Christ can be found on Beaconsfield Road East.