Population 2,911 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Rockhampton and Keppel Postal code 4700 Lga Rockhampton Region | Postcode(s) 4700 Allenstown Depot Hill Federal division Division of Capricornia | |
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Location 3 km (2 mi) SW of Rockhampton
634 km (394 mi) NNW of Brisbane | ||
Allenstown is a suburb of Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. 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.
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Map of Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia
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.
At the 2006 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,721.
Heritage listings
Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: