Oakwood, Queensland


Oakwood is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of the greater Wide Bay region of Queensland, Australia. In the, Oakwood had a population of 331 people.

Geography

Oakwood is bounded on the south by the Burnett River and on the west by Splitters Creek. The North Coast railway line forms its north-eastern border. Camp Island in the Burnett River is within the locality's borders. There is a network of sugar cane tramways through the locality.

Climate

Oakwood has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters. The annual rainfall of Oakwood is about 1010 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a day was 258 mm. The most rain received by Oakwood in a September day was around 125 mm.

History

Oakwood State School opened on 24 March 1924 under head teacher James Whalley.
In the 2011 census the population of Oakwood was 341.

Heritage listings

Oakwood has the following heritage listings:
Oakwood State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 125 Oakwood School Road. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 101 students with 7 teachers and 10 non-teaching staff.

Community

Oakwood has several notable places where the community can get together and relax and entertain themselves. The Oakwood Community Church is a non-denominational church on the main road and it sits opposite a park from the Oakwood Queensland Country Women's Association Hall. The Oakwood State School also serves as a place where the local families gather.
The Oakwood branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Kenmore Library at the CWA Hall at 550 Mount Perry Road.

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