Wandal, Queensland

Wandal is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Wandal had a population of 4,014 people.[1]

"Wandal" redirects here. For the Germanic tribe, see Vandals. For the village in India, see Wandal, Karnataka.

Wandal
Rockhampton, Queensland
Wandal
Coordinates23.3711°S 150.4938°E / -23.3711; 150.4938
Population4,014 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,147/km2 (2,970/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4700
Area3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location3 km (2 mi) NW of Rockhampton
LGA(s)Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)Rockhampton
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Wandal:
Pink Lily Kawana Park Avenue
West Rockhampton Wandal Park Avenue
West Rockhampton The Range Rockhampton City

Geography

Wandal is situated about four kilometres north-west of the central business district.

History

The 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.

St Joseph's School opened on 24 January 1916.[3]

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.

At the 2006 census, Wandal had a population of 4,188.[4]

Amenities

Wandal is also the location of the Rockhampton Showgrounds, the Exhibition Grounds belonging to the Rockhampton Agricultural Society.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wandal (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  2. "Wandal – suburb in Rockhampton Region (entry 48920)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  3. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wandal (Rockhampton City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
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