Pialba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PialbaHervey Bay, Queensland |
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Aerial view over Pialba
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 Pialba
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 4,151 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 716/km2 (1,850/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4655 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hervey Bay | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hinkler | ||||||||||||||
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Pialba is a lovely coastal town and a suburb of Hervey Bay in Queensland, Australia. It's like the main hub or "downtown" area of Hervey Bay. In 2021, about 4,151 people lived in Pialba.
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Where is Pialba?
Pialba is located on the southern coast of Hervey Bay. It's about 294 kilometers (183 miles) north of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Pialba is known as the main business area of Hervey Bay.
A Look at Pialba's Past
Pialba has an interesting history! The area was first called Point Vernon. Later, it was surveyed and given the name Polson. However, on March 19, 1931, the town's name was officially changed to Pialba. This new name had been used by locals for a long time.
Pialba's Railway History
A railway line from Maryborough to Pialba opened on December 18, 1896. This line was very important for moving harvested sugarcane to the Maryborough Sugar Mill. It also carried passengers every day.
Later, on December 19, 1913, the railway line was extended to Urangan and the famous Urangan Pier. Because the Pialba railway station was built so close to the beach, trains had to reverse out of the station to get onto the track leading to Urangan. From June 10, 1929, a special railmotor was used for passenger services.
Schools and Churches in Pialba
Pialba State School opened its doors on July 30, 1884, providing education for local children.
An undenominational church was built by German settlers and opened on New Year's Day, January 1, 1884. It was opened by Joseph Irvine Knipe, a Presbyterian minister from Maryborough.
Broadcasting and Community Services
Radio broadcasting began in the Wide Bay area on January 14, 1948. The first broadcasts came from a transmitter in Pialba, under the call sign 4QB. This station is now known as ABC Wide Bay.
Hervey Bay State High School opened on January 28, 1964, offering secondary education to older students.
The Hervey Bay Church of Christ started in the mid-1970s. Over time, some members formed the Hervey Bay Bible Church. They felt this new name better showed their beliefs.
In June 1985, a group of volunteers started the Women's Information Service. This service grew to help with many community needs. They opened a community center in 1987. As more programs were added, a bigger place was needed. A new, specially built Hervey Bay Community Centre opened on December 5, 2011.
The Hervey Bay Library opened in 1997 and was updated in 2014.
Who Lives in Pialba?
Understanding who lives in a place is called demographics. It helps us know more about the community.
- In 2016, Pialba had a population of 3,678 people.
- By 2021, the population of Pialba had grown to 4,151 people.
Important Places: Heritage Listings
Heritage listings are special places that are important to history and culture. Pialba has one such site:
- Freedom Park, Main Street: This is where you'll find the Pialba Memorial Cenotaph, a monument that remembers important events or people.
Learning in Pialba
Pialba has great schools for students of different ages.
Pialba State School
Pialba State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Alice Street. In 2017, the school had 456 students. It also has special programs for students who need extra support.
Hervey Bay State High School
Hervey Bay State High School is a government secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on Beach Road. In 2017, there were 1019 students at the high school. It also offers a special education program.
Community Spots and Services
Pialba has many places that help the community.
Hervey Bay Library
The Fraser Coast Regional Council runs the Hervey Bay library. It's a great place to find books, learn, and use computers. You can visit it at 161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba.
Queensland Country Women's Association
The Point Vernon/Pialba branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at their rooms on 7 Torquay Road. This group helps women and communities.
Hervey Bay Community Centre
The Hervey Bay Community Centre is located at 22 Charles Street. It's a hub for many community programs and services.
Churches in Pialba
Pialba is home to several churches:
- All Saints Anglican Chapel is at 5 Peters Lane.
- Hervey Bay Gospel Church is at 44 Hunter Street.
- Bayside Christian Church is at 18 Neils Street.
- Hervey Bay Church of Christ is at 27 Neils Street.
- St Joseph's Catholic Church is at 22 Torquay Road (accessed from Bryant Street).
- Hervey Bay Bible Church meets at the Hervey Bay Community Centre.
- LifeChurch Hervey Bay, part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia, also meets at the Community Centre.
