Allenstown, Queensland
| Allenstown Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Population | 2,911 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4700 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Rockhampton and Keppel | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Allenstown is a suburb of Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is situated about three kilometres south-west of the central business district of Rockhampton. In the 2011 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,911 people.[1]
Geography
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. Just across the road, there's the Rockhampton's only 'Dan Murphy's store. 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]
At the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721.[3]
Heritage listings
Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 36 Larnach Street: St Marks Church[4]
- Upper Dawson Road: South Rockhampton Cemetery[5]
- 170 William Street: St Josephs Cathedral[6]
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