Wandal is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wandal had a population of 3,949 people.[1]
| Wandal Rockhampton, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 IGA supermarket in Wandal, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 23°22′16″S 150°29′38″E / 23.3711°S 150.4938°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,949 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,234/km2 (3,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4700 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editWandal is situated about four kilometres north-west of the central business district.
History
editThe area was originally surveyed in the 1860s, shortly after the town of Rockhampton was laid out and was originally the location of several large estates built by wealthy Rockhamptonites, particularly W.H. Wiseman, John Jardine, William Knox D'Arcy and P.F. MacDonald. Closer suburban development occurred later in the nineteenth century and into the early twentieth century.
The Hall School, the local primary school, was established for Girls and Infants in 1910.[3]
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart opened a Catholic primary school called St Joseph's School in 1912[4] or on 24 January 1916.[5]
The Rockhampton State High School, which was built in Exhibition Road in 1961. At that time the High School was connected with the Rockhampton Technical College, but the School and the Tech separated in 1962.
Leichhardt Ward School, a Boys' School, closed in 1987 and was combined with The Hall State School.
Demographics
editIn the 2006 census, Wandal had a population of 4,188 people.[6]
In the 2016 census, Wandal had a population of 4,014 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Wandal had a population of 3,949 people.[1]
Education
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The Hall State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Murray Street (23°22′24″S 150°29′48″E / 23.3733°S 150.4967°E).[8][9] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 322 students with 30 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).[10] It includes a special education program.[8]
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 4 Herbert Street (23°22′22″S 150°29′38″E / 23.3729°S 150.4940°E).[8][11] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 289 students with 21 teachers (17 full-time equivalent) and 16 non-teaching staff (9 full-time equivalent).[10]
Rockhampton State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Campbell Street (23°22′10″S 150°29′57″E / 23.3695°S 150.4992°E).[8][12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1098 students with 93 teachers (89 full-time equivalent) and 51 non-teaching staff (38 full-time equivalent).[10] It includes a special education program.[8][13]
Rockhampton Positive Learning Centre is a specific-purpose secondary (8–12) school at Murray Street (23°22′24″S 150°29′48″E / 23.3733°S 150.4967°E).[8] It supports children requiring intervention beyond what can be provided in a conventional classroom. The school's aim is to return the student to a conventional school or to establish them in vocational training.[14]
Amenities
editWandal is also the location of the Rockhampton Showgrounds, the Exhibition Grounds belonging to the Rockhampton Agricultural Society.
Viti Wesleyan Methodist Church is at 35 Rundle Street (23°22′22″S 150°29′47″E / 23.3727°S 150.4964°E). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wandal (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Wandal – suburb in Rockhampton Region (entry 48920)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ^ "Queensland". Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Queensland". Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wandal (Rockhampton City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wandal (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "The Hall State School". Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "St Joseph's Catholic Primary School". Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Rockhampton State High School". Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Rockhampton SHS - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Positive Learning Centres". Education. 6 April 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "North Queensland". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
External links
edit- Wandal – Suburb of Rockhampton (PDF) Notes by Ms M.A. Hughes (Head Mistress of the Hall School) for Rockhampton and District Historical Society.
- University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Wandal
- "The First Decade", a short history of the establishment of St Lukes Anglican Church Wandal, 1900 to 1910