Bokarina, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BokarinaSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Pathway along Lake Kawana, 2021
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 Bokarina
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,935 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,140/km2 (3,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4575 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bribie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kawana | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Bokarina is a lovely coastal suburb located in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Sunshine Coast Region and is found within the Kawana Waters area. In 2021, about 1,935 people called Bokarina home.
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History of Bokarina
How Bokarina Got Its Name
The name Bokarina was chosen in 1969 by a company called Alfred Grant Pty Ltd. They believed it was an Aboriginal word meaning middle. This made sense because Bokarina was about halfway along their big land development project called Kawana Waters.
Early Development
In the early 1980s, Bokarina started to grow. A new area called Bokarina Beach was created. This first part of the suburb was built between the beach and a sports complex near Nicklin Way.
Schools in Bokarina
Two important schools opened in Bokarina. Kawana Waters State High School started on January 28, 1986. The next year, Bokarina State School opened on January 27, 1987. Later, on January 1, 2006, these two schools joined together. They first became Kawana – Bokarina State College. A few months later, on March 3, 2006, the name changed to Kawana Waters State College.
Local Church
The Kawana Waters Uniting Church was officially opened on July 20, 1986. Reverend Raymond F. Hunt led the special ceremony.
People of Bokarina
Population Changes
Bokarina has grown quite a bit over the years.
- In 2011, there were 1,235 people living here.
- By 2016, the population had grown to 1,351 people.
- In 2021, the number of residents reached 1,935.
Where People Come From
Most people living in Bokarina were born in Australia. However, many also came from other countries. The most common places people moved from were England and New Zealand.
Languages Spoken
Almost everyone in Bokarina speaks English at home. A few other languages are also spoken, such as German and Mandarin.
Education
Kawana Waters State College is a government school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) all the way through to Year 12 (the last year of high school). You can find the school at 119 Sportsmans Parade. In 2018, the college had over 1,600 students. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Amenities
The Kawana Waters Uniting Church is a local place of worship. It is located at 3 Honeysuckle Drive.
