Bargara, Queensland
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| Population | 6,893 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4670 |
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| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region |
| State electorate(s) | Burnett |
| Federal Division(s) | Hinkler |
Bargara /bəˈɡɑːrə/[2] is a coastal town in Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] The town lies 384 kilometres (239 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and just 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Bundaberg. Bargara is considered to be a satellite town of Bundaberg, with only sugar cane fields separating the two centres. Between 1912 and 1948, a railway connected the two centres.[4] At the 2011 census, Bargara had a population of 6,893.
Bargara has grown significantly over the last decade, becoming a popular tourist and retirement destination. The main streets of Bargara are The Esplanade and The Promenade. The Esplanade runs along the Bargara Beach foreshore, and is lined with several modern holiday homes and units. The Promenade contains several hotels, restaurants and clothing shops. Bargara is also a popular fishing, swimming and surfing location.
The famous Mon Repos turtle rookery is located just north of Bargara. A wall in the reserve dating back to the very early days of settlement was constructed using Kanaka labour and rocks taken from the nearby sugarcane fields.
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History
Prior to 1913, Bargara was officially known as Sandhills. The Sandhills Provisional School opened in 1893, and was renamed Bargara State School in 1921. The name Bargara is derived from the names of two adjacent localities, Barolin and Woongarra.[3][5]
Bargara Post Office opened by 1923 (a receiving office had been open since 1912).[6]
On Australia Day 2013, Bargara was struck by a tornado spawned by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald. The tornado damaged over 150 properties, and injured up to 17 people, 2 seriously.[7]
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, the population of Bargara was 6,893. 76.6% of residents were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were 6.8% England, 2.8% New Zealand, 1.3% South Africa, 1.0% Scotland, 0.7% Germany, 0.6% Netherlands, 0.5% United States of America, 0.5% Ireland.
91.5% of people living in Bargara only speak English at home. The other top languages spoken are 0.6% German, 0.4% Italian, 0.2% Spanish, 0.2% Dutch, 0.1% Vietnamese.
Commerce and Culture
Commerce
The main commercial precints are the strips on Bauer Street between See Street and The Esplanade, and the section of See Street south of Bauer Street.
Bargara Central Shopping Centre located at the corner of Davidson Street and Bargara Road is main large-scale shopping centre servicing the town. It has two supermarkets, IGA and Woolworths and several restaurants and fast food stores.
Three other plazas lie adjacent to the Bauer Street commercial precincts, namely Coral Coast Plaza, Bargara Beach Plaza.
Religion
- St Peter's Anglican Church, corner of Tanner and Bauer Streets
- Bargara Uniting Church, corner of Hughes Road and Blain Street
Facilities
Education
Despite being a mediumtown, Bargara does not have an educational institution within its boundary. The nearest school located on the outskirts of the town, Bargara State School, actually lies in the nearby locality of Mon Repos.
Transport
The town is serviced by the main roads of Bargara Road, Bauer Street, See Street, The Esplanade, Miller Street and Woongarra Scenic Drive.
Bus route no. 4 connects Bargara with the City and Sugarland Shopping Centre, running 7 days a week via Bauer Street, The Esplanade, Miller Street and Innes Park North.
Parks and open spaces
- Bargara Esplanade
- Nelson's Park
- Bell Fritz Park
- Mary Kinross Memorial Park
- Bargara Rotary Park
- Kelly's Beach Park
Sport
- Bargara Golf Club
Gallery
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A view from the Hummock
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A bus stop on The Esplanade
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Bargara Golf Club, c. 1931
References
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- ↑ Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-876429-14-3
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- ↑ Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, November, 1964 pp 210-217
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