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St Helens, Queensland (Fraser Coast Region)

Coordinates: 25°28′59″S 152°42′19″E / 25.4830°S 152.7052°E / -25.4830; 152.7052
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St Helens
Queensland
St Helens is located in Queensland
St Helens
St Helens
Coordinates25°28′59″S 152°42′19″E / 25.4830°S 152.7052°E / -25.4830; 152.7052
Population123 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density13.98/km2 (36.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4650
Area8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around St Helens:
Aldershot Dundathu Walkers Point
Aldershot St Helens Island Plantation
Maryborough Maryborough Island Plantation

St Helens is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, St Helens had a population of 123 people.[1]

Geography

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The Mary River forms the short north-eastern boundary, while Saltwater Creek forms the north-western and northern boundaries on its way to the Mary.[3]

The Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) runs through from south-east to north-east.

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, St Helens had a population of 128 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, St Helens had a population of 123 people.[1]

Education

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St Helens State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 891 Saltwater Creek Road (25°30′10″S 152°42′38″E / 25.5027°S 152.7105°E / -25.5027; 152.7105 (St Helens State School)).[5][6] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 306 students with 22 teachers (20 full-time equivalent) and 16 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).[7] In 2023, the school had an enrolment of 304 students with 24 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).[8]

The Maryborough campus of OneSchool Global (formerly known as the Agnew School) is a primary and secondary (3-12) school at 19 Fazio Road (25°29′45″S 152°42′31″E / 25.49593°S 152.7085°E / -25.49593; 152.7085 (OneSchool Global)).[5][9][10] It is operated by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.[11] As at 26 October 2024, the school had an enrolment of 39 students.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "St Helens (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "St Helens – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46744)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. ^ "St Helens, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "St Helens (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. ^ "St Helens State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  8. ^ "St Helens State School: Annual Report: 2023" (PDF). St Helens State School. p. 2, 6. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Maryborough". OneSchool Global. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  10. ^ a b "One School Global (Maryborough)". Google Street View. March 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  11. ^ "About Us". OneSchool Global. Retrieved 25 October 2024.