Avoca, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Avoca Bundaberg, Queensland
Avoca State School, 2024
Avoca Location in Queensland
Population	4,912 (2021 census)
• Density	847/km2 (2,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.3 km (3 mi) W of Bundaberg Central 366 km (227 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Bundaberg
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Avoca: Sharon Oakwood Millbank Sharon Avoca Millbank Branyan Branyan Kensington

Avoca is a suburb located southwest of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Bundaberg Region. In 2021, about 4,912 people lived in Avoca.

Where is Avoca?

Avoca is next to the Burnett River on its north and west sides. To the east, you'll find the suburb of Millbank and the Isis Highway.

There's an island in the river called Tomato Island. It's about 85.8 hectares big and is part of Avoca. A company called Boral runs a quarry there. Most of the land in Avoca is used for homes. Some areas near the river are used for growing crops or for grazing animals.

A Look Back in Time

The Sugarland Plaza shopping centre first opened its doors in 1978.

Avoca State School welcomed its first students on January 29, 1980.

Learning in Avoca

Outdoor area at Avoca State School, 2024

Avoca State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It is located on Twyford Street. In 2017, the school had 363 students and offered a special education program.

There are no high schools directly in Avoca. The closest government high school is Bundaberg State High School. It is located in Bundaberg South, which is to the east of Avoca.

Places to Visit

Sugarland Plaza Bundaberg is a popular shopping centre. You can find it at 115 Takalvan Street. It has big stores like Woolworths, Big W, and Best & Less. There are also more than 65 other smaller shops to explore.

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  Avoca State School, 2024