Oakwood, Queensland facts for kids
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Oakwood State School, 2024
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 Oakwood
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 364 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 31.38/km2 (81.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 21.6 m (71 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Oakwood is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Bundaberg Region. In 2021, about 364 people lived there.
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Exploring Oakwood's Location
Oakwood is bordered by the Burnett River to the south. Splitters Creek runs along its western side. The North Coast railway line forms the north-eastern edge of Oakwood. However, there are no train stations in the area.
Camp Island is a small island in the Burnett River. It is also part of the Oakwood area.
Most of the land in Oakwood is used for farming. Farmers grow crops using irrigation, which means they water their fields. Some areas are also used for grazing animals. While sugarcane is grown here, it's not the main crop, unlike in many other farming areas near Bundaberg.
Two important roads pass through Oakwood. The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road runs from east to west. The Bundaberg-Miriam Vale Road heads north from Oakwood.
Oakwood's Weather
Oakwood has a subtropical climate. This means it has hot, wet summers and mild winters. The area gets about 1010 millimeters of rain each year. The most rain ever recorded in Oakwood in one day was 258 millimeters. In September, the most rain received in a single day was around 125 millimeters.
A Look at Oakwood's Past
A church was built in Oakwood by 1909. It was offered to the Presbyterian Church, who held regular services there until at least 1923. Later, the Methodist Church bought the building. They replaced it with a new church in 1936. The Methodists continued to use this church until at least 1976.
Oakwood State School opened its doors on March 24, 1924. James Whalley was the first head teacher. The school celebrated its 100th birthday in 2024!
Who Lives in Oakwood?
The number of people living in Oakwood has changed over the years.
- In 2011, there were 341 people.
- In 2016, the population was 331 people.
- By 2021, the population had grown to 364 people.
Important Historic Places
Oakwood has one special place listed as a heritage site:
- The Splitters Creek Railway Bridge is an important part of the area's history.
Learning in Oakwood
Oakwood State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. The school is located at 125 Oakwood School Road. In 2017, the school had 101 students. In 2018, it had 115 students.
There isn't a high school in Oakwood. The closest government high school is Bundaberg North State High School. It's in the nearby area of Bundaberg North.
Community Life and Places
The Oakwood Community Church is a church that welcomes everyone. It is located at 544 Gin Gin Road. It is connected to the Christian Community Churches of Australia.
Right next to the church, at 548 Gin Gin Road, is the Oakwood Queensland Country Women's Association (CWA) hall. The CWA is a group that supports women and communities. The Oakwood branch of the CWA also holds meetings at the Kenmore Library, which is inside the CWA Hall at 550 Mount Perry Road.
The Oakwood State School is also a place where local families can gather and connect.
Sports and Fun in Oakwood
- Oakwood Park Golf Club: If you like golf, there's a golf club here.
- Burnett Wide Bay Regional Appaloosa Club Inc: This club is for people who love Appaloosa horses. They hold their meetings at the Oakwood QCWA Hall.
Things to Do and See
- Oakwood Caravan Park: This park offers places for caravans and cabins to rent. It's a good spot for visitors to stay.
- SSS Strawberries: This is a big strawberry farm. You can buy fresh strawberries at their shop. Sometimes, you can even pick your own strawberries!
