Beaconsfield, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beaconsfield Mackay, Queensland
Beaconsfield Location in Queensland
Population	5,899 (2021 census)
• Density	936/km2 (2,420/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.0 km (5 mi) N of Mackay CBD 961 km (597 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mackay Whitsunday
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Beaconsfield: Rural View Rural View Blacks Beach Richmond Beaconsfield Andergrove Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant North Mackay

Beaconsfield is a suburb located in the city of Mackay, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Mackay Region. In 2021, about 5,899 people lived here.

Where is Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of the main city center of Mackay.

A Look at Beaconsfield's History

Beaconsfield was named after a sugar plantation that used to be here. This plantation had a sugar crushing mill from around 1882 to 1893.

Sports and Schools Start Up

The Mackay Wanderers Soccer Club was started in Beaconsfield in 1923.

In 1928, the Mackay Golf Club opened a 9-hole golf course here. They built a new clubhouse in 1967. The club later added more holes and built dams for watering the course. In 1985, women were allowed to become full members of the club.

Carlisle Adventist Christian College opened its doors in 1950.

Kewarra State Special School opened on February 21, 1987. It was later renamed Mackay District Special School in 2002.

Whitsunday Anglican School opened on January 27, 1988.

Beaconsfield State School began teaching students on January 1, 1999.

Who Lives in Beaconsfield?

In 2016, Beaconsfield had a population of 5,490 people. By 2021, the number of people living here grew to 5,899.

Schools in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield has several schools for different age groups and learning needs.

Beaconsfield State School

Beaconsfield State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Nadina Street (21°05′36″S 149°10′17″E / 21.0933°S 149.1713°E / -21.0933; 149.1713 (Beaconsfield State School)). In 2018, the school had 343 students. It also has a special education program. A kindergarten, C&K Beaconsfield Community Kindergarten, is also on the school grounds.

Carlisle Adventist Christian College

Carlisle Adventist Christian College is a private school for students from Prep to Year 10. It is located at 17 Holts Road (21°06′02″S 149°09′52″E / 21.1006°S 149.1644°E / -21.1006; 149.1644 (Carlisle Adventist Christian College)). In 2018, 206 students attended this school.

Whitsunday Anglican School

Whitsunday Anglican School is a private school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. You can find it on Celeber Drive (21°06′09″S 149°10′20″E / 21.1026°S 149.1721°E / -21.1026; 149.1721 (Whitsunday Anglican School)). In 2018, there were 649 students enrolled here.

Mackay District Special School

Mackay District Special School is a special school for students from Prep to Year 12. It is located at 63 Mansfield Drive (21°05′41″S 149°10′14″E / 21.0947°S 149.1706°E / -21.0947; 149.1706 (Mackay District Special School)). This school helps students with a wide range of abilities and special learning needs. In 2018, 94 students were enrolled.

Nearby High Schools

Beaconsfield does not have its own government high school. Students usually go to Pioneer State High School in Andergrove or Mackay North State High School in North Mackay.

Fun Places and Amenities

Beaconsfield has places for sports and recreation.

Sports Clubs

• The Mackay Golf Club has an 18-hole golf course on Mackay-Bucasia Road (21°05′13″S 149°09′39″E / 21.0869°S 149.1609°E / -21.0869; 149.1609 (Mackay Golf Club)). It is open to both members and the public.
• The Mackay Wanderers Soccer Club is located at 17 Ben Nevis Street (21°05′11″S 149°10′16″E / 21.0863°S 149.1710°E / -21.0863; 149.1710 (Mackay Wanderers Soccer Club)).

Local Parks

There are several parks in Beaconsfield where you can relax and play:

• Broomdykes Park (21°05′10″S 149°10′39″E / 21.0860°S 149.1774°E / -21.0860; 149.1774 (Broomdykes Park))
• Eaglemount Park (21°05′17″S 149°10′17″E / 21.0881°S 149.1715°E / -21.0881; 149.1715 (Eaglemount Park))
• Emperor Drive Park (21°04′45″S 149°10′49″E / 21.0791°S 149.1804°E / -21.0791; 149.1804 (Emperor Drive Park))
• Holmes Drive Park (21°06′10″S 149°09′58″E / 21.1029°S 149.1660°E / -21.1029; 149.1660 (Holmes Drive Park))
• Mansfield Drive Park (21°05′55″S 149°10′17″E / 21.0986°S 149.1713°E / -21.0986; 149.1713 (Mansfield Drive Park))