Allenstown, Queensland
| Allenstown Rockhampton, Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°23′20″S 150°30′10″E / 23.38889°S 150.50278°ECoordinates: 23°23′20″S 150°30′10″E / 23.38889°S 150.50278°E |
| Population | 2,721 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4700 |
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) SW of Rockhampton |
| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region |
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton and Keppel |
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia |
Allenstown is a suburb of Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is situated about three kilometres south-west of the central business district of Rockhampton. At the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721.[1] The main business precinct of Allenstown is anchored by local shopping centre Allenstown Square, which was previously known as Allenstown Plaza before undergoing a major refurbishment and extension which was completed in 2012. The suburb is also serviced by two primary schools, Allenstown State School and St Peter's School.
History
The suburb is named after William Allen, builder, around 1862.[2]
Heritage listings
Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Upper Dawson Road: South Rockhampton Cemetery[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Allenstown (Rockhampton City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Allenstown (entry 46415)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ "South Rockhampton Cemetery (entry 15904)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
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