Thabeban, Queensland

Thabeban
Bundaberg, Queensland
Thabeban
Coordinates24°54′14″S 152°21′34″E / 24.9038°S 152.3594°E / -24.9038; 152.3594 (Thabeban (centre of suburb))
Population2,971 (2021 census)
 • Density390.9/km2 (1,012/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Thabeban:
Norville Avenell Heights Avenell Heights
Kensington Thabeban Woongarra
Alloway Alloway Alloway

Thabeban is a suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Thabeban had a population of 2,971 people.

Geography

The Bundaberg Ring Road passes from east to west through Thabeban, while the North Coast railway line passes from south to north. Although there is a Thabeban railway station, it is not in the suburb but on the border of the suburbs to the north, Norville and Avenell Heights.

History

Thabeban State School opened on 30 April 1917.

St Luke's Anglican church was dedicated by Assistant Bishop Schultz on 27 May 1984. Its closure on 21 February 2004 was approved by Assistant Bishop Appleby.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Thabeban had a population of 2,840 people.

In the 2021 census, Thabeban had a population of 2,971 people.

Education

Thabeban State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 270 Goodwood Road (24°53′54″S 152°21′49″E / 24.8983°S 152.3636°E / -24.8983; 152.3636 (Thabeban State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 138 students with 12 teachers (10 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (19 full-time equivalent).

There are no secondary schools in Thabeban. The nearest government secondary schools are Bundaberg State High School in Bundaberg South to the north and Kepnock State High School in Kepnock to the north-east.

There are a number of non-government schools in Bundaberg and its suburbs.

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Thabeban (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Thabeban – suburb in Bundaberg Region (entry 48365)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  4. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  5. ^ a b "Agency ID 5743, Thabeban State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Closed Churches". Anglican Church Southern Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Thabeban (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  8. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Thabeban State School". Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  10. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 January 2025.