Woodgate, Queensland facts for kids

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Banksia wetlands walking track, 2022
Woodgate Location in Queensland
Population	1,521 (2021 census)
• Density	8.039/km2 (20.82/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4660
Area	189.2 km2 (73.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	39.7 km (25 mi) NE of Childers 56.1 km (35 mi) SE of Bundaberg CBD 346 km (215 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Woodgate: Kinkuna Kinkuna Coral Sea Goodwood Woodgate Coral Sea Buxton Buxton Burrum Heads

Woodgate is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Woodgate had a population of 1,521 people.

There are two towns within the locality, Woodgate Beach (25°06′10″S 152°33′38″E / 25.10278°S 152.56056°E / -25.10278; 152.56056 (Woodgate Beach)) on the eastern coast of the locality (the Coral Sea) and Walkers Point (25°10′12″S 152°35′29″E / 25.17000°S 152.59139°E / -25.17000; 152.59139 (Walkers Point)) on the southern coast of locality (in the estuary of the Burrum River).

Geography

Kangaroo with joey, Woodgate

The majority of the coastline of Woodgate consists of sandy beach, making it a popular holiday destination for people who live in nearby areas of Queensland. This small seaside town called Woodgate Beach with 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) of white sandy beach with crystal clear peaceful, safe, sub tropical water is surrounded by a 20,000 hectare National Park with superb scenery, and provides a diverse range of holiday activities.

On the inland side of Woodgate lies Burrum Coast National Park. The beach itself is quite calm, being protected by Fraser Island.

History

The Kabi group Dundaburra are traditionally connected to the area.

Woodgate State School opened on 1921 and closed in 1922.

The Woodgate Beach public library opened in 1993 with a minor refurbishment in 2009.

Demographics

In the 2006 census, Woodgate had a population of 758 people.

In the 2011 census, Woodgate had a population of 941 people.

In the 2016 census, Woodgate had a population of 1,165 people.

In the 2021 census, Woodgate had a population of 1,521 people.

Education

There are no schools in Woodgate. The nearest government primary school is Goodwood State School in neighbouring Goodwood to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Isis District State High School in Childers to the south-west.

Amenities

The Bundaberg Regional Council operates a public library in the Community Centre at 1 Kangaroo Court.

There is a boat ramp on the north bank of the inlet of Hervey Bay (25°10′16″S 152°35′20″E / 25.1712°S 152.5888°E / -25.1712; 152.5888 (Woodgate, Walkers Point boat ramp)) where the confluence of the Gregory River and Burrum River reaches the sea . It is managed by the Bundaberg Regional Council.