23-532: Download coordinates as: Moore Park Beach is a coastal rural locality in the Bundaberg Region , Queensland , Australia. The coastal town of Moore Park is within the locality. In the 2021 census , the locality of Moore Park Beach had a population of 2,890 people. Moore Park Beach is on the Coral Sea , 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) by road north of the city of Bundaberg . It is bordered to
46-634: A habitat attracting up to 114 species of birds, is centrepiece of the Botanic Gardens, while a wedding chapel, shaded picnic areas, themed boardwalks, Japanese gardens and children’s playground enhance the appeal of one of Bundaberg’s favourite lifestyle precincts. The parklands along the river, comprising Edina St Park and Lions North Park, form the largest riverside parklands in Bundaberg. The park features some BBQ facilities and two boat ramps. Several smaller reserves are distributed evenly through
69-601: A larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and
92-585: A population of 5,451 people. In the 2021 census , Bundaberg North had a population of 5,563 people. Bundaberg North has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Perry Street, Queen Street and Gavin Street are the two main activity centres in Bundaberg North, comprising small scale shopping strips, a pub, with a small shopping centre (in Gavin Street). Parkway Shopping Plaza located at
115-505: Is at Surf Club Drive ( 24°42′54″S 152°16′42″E / 24.7151°S 152.2782°E / -24.7151; 152.2782 ( Moore Park Surf Life Saving Club ) ). The volunteers patrol the beach to support safe swimming. The beach is also a nesting site for sea turtles including loggerhead sea turtles in summer months. Moore Park is served by a limited bus service operated by Stewart & Sons . Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are
138-483: Is in two areas, the coastal strip with predominantly suburban-sized house lots and an area in the west of the locality accessed via Malvern Drive featuring larger rural residential land parcels. The far south-east of the locality is undeveloped marshland. The remainder of the locality is used for farming, predominantly growing sugarcane . On 3 January 1961, the town and locality were named by Queensland Place Names Board after grazier Isaac Moore of Barambah station in
161-474: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. North Bundaberg Download coordinates as: Bundaberg North is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region , Queensland , Australia. It occupies
184-510: The 2016 census , the locality of Moore Park Beach had a population of 2,650 people, of whom 2,122 lived within the town of Moore Park. In the 2021 census , the locality of Moore Park Beach had a population of 2,890 people. Moore Park Beach State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 14 Murdochs Linking Road ( 24°42′35″S 152°15′19″E / 24.7096°S 152.2552°E / -24.7096; 152.2552 ( Moore Park State School ) ). In 2018,
207-1006: The Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been a process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
230-745: The South Burnett. Moore Park State School opened on 1 January 2004. It was later renamed Moore Park Beach State School. In the 2001 census , the town of Moore Park had a population of 1,279 people. In the 2006 census , the locality of Moore Park Beach had a population of 1,599. 26 individuals (1.8%) reported aboriginal descent in the 2006 census. 15% of respondents were over 65 years of age. The commonest languages spoken at home were English (96%), German , Maltese , Dutch and Italian . 59.1% of residents reported Christianity as their religion, with Anglican 19.8%, Catholic 18.9%, Uniting Church 8.2%, Presbyterian & Reformed 3.3%, and Lutheran 2.7%. In
253-481: The beach, north of Sylvan Drive via Royal Palms Park ( 24°41′35″S 152°14′48″E / 24.69308°S 152.24653°E / -24.69308; 152.24653 ( Sylvan Road 4WD access point ) ) and south of Lassig Street ( 24°43′04″S 152°16′58″E / 24.71771°S 152.28280°E / -24.71771; 152.28280 ( Lassig Street 4WD access point ) ), with access at those two locations. Moore Park Surf Lifesaving Club
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#1732797961562276-766: The developed area north of the Burnett River , opposite the Bundaberg CBD . In the 2021 census , Bundaberg North had a population of 5,563 people. Bundaberg North adjoins the Bundaberg CBD and the suburbs of Bundaberg West, Bundaberg East and Kalkie at the Burnett River to the south and southeast, Gooburrum to the north and Oakwood to the west. Bundaberg North is a residential suburb with some light industry and sugarcane farmlands. The Hinkler Aviation Museum and Botanic Gardens are located in
299-454: The entire length of the locality's coastline and beyond to Fairymead. The most northern part of the locality is protected within the Mouth of Kolan River Conservation Park ( 24°40′40″S 152°13′12″E / 24.6778°S 152.2199°E / -24.6778; 152.2199 ( Mouth of Kolan River Conservation Park ) ). It is 784 hectares (1,940 acres). The residential land
322-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
345-516: The intersection of Queen Street and Mt Perry Road, is the only standard shopping centre serving northern suburbs of Bundaberg city. It hosts the IGA Supermarket and Bundaberg North post office. North Bundaberg is also home to four hostels for backpackers and two pubs (Globe Hotel and Young Australian Hotel). Bundaberg Botanic Gardens sprawl over 27 hectares of land and feature a variety of 10,000 trees and shrubs. A magnificent lake, creating
368-514: The names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to,
391-626: The north and north-west by the Kolan River , to the south by the suburbs of Moorland and Welcome Creek , and on the east by Fairymead . Fairydale is a neighbourhood within the south-east of the locality ( 24°44′55″S 152°18′04″E / 24.7486°S 152.3010°E / -24.7486; 152.3010 ( Fairydale (neighbourhood) ) ). Moore Park Beach is a sandy beach ( 24°41′49″S 152°15′06″E / 24.6969°S 152.2517°E / -24.6969; 152.2517 ( Moore Park Beach ) ) which extends
414-547: The residential area. There are two main sports facilities in the suburb : the Bundaberg Golf Course and the Hockey Ground. Bundaberg North State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Mount Perry Road ( 24°51′06″S 152°20′25″E / 24.8518°S 152.3404°E / -24.8518; 152.3404 ( Bundaberg North State School ) ). In 2018,
437-531: The school had an enrolment of 193 students with 15 teachers (12 full-time equivalent) and 14 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent). There is no secondary school in Moore Park Beach. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg North State High School in North Bundaberg to the south. There are a number of parks in the area: Four-wheel driving is permitted in two sections of
460-424: The school had an enrolment of 33 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). Bundaberg North State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 9 Marks Street ( 24°50′58″S 152°20′23″E / 24.8494°S 152.3396°E / -24.8494; 152.3396 ( Bundaberg North State High School ) ). In 2018,
483-496: The school had an enrolment of 351 students with 34 teachers (29 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Hope Adventist School (formerly Coral Coast Christian School) is a private primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 18 Walters Street ( 24°51′11″S 152°19′53″E / 24.8530°S 152.3314°E / -24.8530; 152.3314 ( Coral Coast Christian School ) ). In 2018,
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#1732797961562506-537: The suburb. The Millaquin sugar mill, operated by Bundaberg Sugar is a major employer in Bundaberg North. Bundaberg North Provisional School opened on 26 January 1874. On 27 September 1875 it became Bundaberg North State School. In 1880, a Methodist church was built in North Bundaberg; it was later transferred to another denomination. St Paul's Anglican Church was consecrated on 25 September 1887 by Bishop William Webber . Its closure on 20 September 1993
529-407: Was approved by Assistant Bishop John Noble . Bundaberg North State High School opened on 29 January 1974. Bundaberg Seventh Day Adventist Primary School opened on 24 January 1983. It was later renamed Coral Coast Christian School. In January 2020 it was renamed Hope Adventist School. At the 2011 census , Bundaberg North had a population of 5,485. In the 2016 census , Bundaberg North had
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