Moore Park Beach, Queensland
| Moore Park Queensland | |||||||
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 Moore Park Beach | |||||||
  Moore Park | |||||||
| Coordinates | 24°42′39″S 152°14′20″E / 24.71083°S 152.23889°ECoordinates: 24°42′39″S 152°14′20″E / 24.71083°S 152.23889°E | ||||||
| Population | 1,599 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||
| Location | |||||||
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||
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Moore Park Beach is a town in Queensland, Australia. It is on the Pacific Ocean, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of the city of Bundaberg. It is bordered on the north by the Kolan River, on the south by the suburbs of Moorland and Welcome Creek, and on the east by Fairymead.
Moore Park Beach
Moore Park boasts almost 20 kilometres (12 mi) of golden sandy beach. The very northern end of the beach is used for four-wheel driving, the southern end is a popular bathing area with seasonal patrols by the Moore Park Surf Lifesaving Club.
The beach is also a nesting site for sea turtles including loggerhead sea turtles in summer months.[2]
Demographics of Moore Park Beach
Moore Park Beach's population has increased from 1,279 in 2001 to 1,599 in 2006 - an increase of 25%.
26 individuals (1.8%) reported aboriginal descent in the 2006 census. 15% of respondents were over 65 years of age. The commonest languages spoken at home were English (96%), German, Maltese, Dutch and Italian.
59.1% of residents reported Christianity as their religion.
- Anglican 19.8%
- Catholic 18.9%
- Uniting Church 8.2%
- Presbyterian & Reformed 3.3%
- Lutheran 2.7%[1]
Transport
Moore Park is served by a limited bus service operated by Stewart & Sons.[3]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Moore Park (Burnett Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ↑ Moore Park - Places to Visit - Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country - Queensland Holidays
- ↑ Timetable Stewart & Sons
External links
Media related to Moore Park Beach, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons