:Millbank, Queensland
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{{Infobox Australian place| type = suburb
| name = Millbank
| city = Bundaberg
| state = qld
| image =South Sea Islander Church and Hall (2009).jpg
| caption =South Sea Islander Church and Hall, 2009
| coordinates = {{coord|-24.8747|152.3219|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline|name=Millbank (centre of suburb)}}
| local_map = yes
| zoom = 12
| pop = 2499
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
| established =
| postcode = 4670
| area = 3.4
| timezone = AEST
| utc = +10:00
| dist1 = 3.6
| dir1 = W
| location1 = Bundaberg Central
| dist2 = 362
| dir2 = N
| location2 = Brisbane
| dist3 =
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| lga = Bundaberg Region
| stategov = Bundaberg
| fedgov = Hinkler
| near-nw = Oakwood
| near-n = Bundaberg North
| near-ne = Bundaberg East
| near-w = Avoca
| near-e = Bundaberg West
| near-sw = Avoca
| near-s = Kensington
| near-se = Avenell Heights
}}
Millbank is a mixed-use suburb in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.{{cite QPN|44744|Millbank|suburb in Bundaberg Region|accessdate=26 December 2020}} In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Millbank had a population of 2,499 people.
Geography
The suburb is bounded to the north by the Burnett River.
The Bundaberg General Cemetery occupies the southern corner of the suburb extending west into Avoca. The northern part of the suburb is used for agriculture, a mix of growing sugarcane and grazing on native vegetation. The rest of the suburb is used for residential purposes.
History
In 1869 a cemetery was established a block bounded by Woongarra, Maryborough, Woondooma and McLean Streets (in present-day Bundaberg Central).{{Cite web|title=Cemeteries|url=https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/cemeteries-1|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Bundaberg Regional Council|language=en-AU|archive-date=9 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309223713/https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/cemeteries-1}} It was quickly recognised this could not be a long-term option and a new site of {{Convert|40|acres}} was reserved for a new cemetery (now within Millbank) and burials commenced there in 1873.{{Cite web|title=Cemeteries|url=https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/cemeteries-1|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Bundaberg Regional Council|language=en-AU|archive-date=9 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309223713/https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/cemeteries-1}} In 1881 the deteriorating condition of the old cemetery led to calls to exhume and relocate the burials from the old cemetery to the new, with the rationale that the proceeds of selling the land of the old cemetery would outweigh the cost of relocating the graves. The relocation of the graves was completed by January 1882.{{Cite web|title=Bundaberg General Cemetery: a history|url=https://www.artsbundaberg.com.au/downloads/file/75/bundaberg-cemetery-history-1|url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2021|website=Arts Bundaberg|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227154535/https://www.artsbundaberg.com.au/downloads/file/75/bundaberg-cemetery-history-1}}
Demographics
In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Millbank had a population of 2,601 people.{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC31060 |name=Millbank|accessdate=14 November 2015|quick=on}}
In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Millbank had a population of 2,512 people.{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31855|name=Millbank (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}
In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Millbank had a population of 2,499 people.{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31838|name=Millbank (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}
Heritage listings
Millbank has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 46 Johnston Street ({{coord|-24.8812|152.3216|region:AU-QLD_type:landmark|name=South Sea Islander Church}}): South Sea Islander Church{{cite QHR|16788|South Sea Islander Church and Hall|602052|accessdate=7 July 2013}}
Education
There are no schools in Millbank. The nearest government primary schools are Avoca State School in neighbouring Avoca to the west and Bundaberg West State School in neighbouring Bundaberg West to the east. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg State High School in Bundaberg South to the east.{{Queensland Globe|access-date=2 March 2021}}
Facilities
Bundaberg General and Lawn Cemetery is a block bounded by Takalvan Street, Hampson Street, Johnson Street and Bolewski Streets ({{coord|-24.8831|152.3223|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Bundaberg General and Lawn Cemetery}}).{{Cite web|date=12 November 2020|title=Cemetery Areas - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115100513/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/2baca5c3-a111-4fbc-86c9-3b896884438b|archive-date=15 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=Queensland Government}}
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant is a sewage treatment plant at Duffy Street ({{coord|-24.8660|152.3176|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant}}).{{Cite web|date=18 November 2020|title=Landmark Areas - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/db9c913b-b7e2-4d88-9a5e-32cbb1470f12|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121195536/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/db9c913b-b7e2-4d88-9a5e-32cbb1470f12|archive-date=21 November 2020|access-date=21 October 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=Queensland Government}} It discharges the treated water into the adjacent Burnett River.{{Cite web|title=Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant|url=https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/assessment/monitoring/point-source-release/sewage-treatment-facilities/millbank/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Queensland Government|language=en-AU|archive-date=30 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330162650/https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/assessment/monitoring/point-source-release/sewage-treatment-facilities/millbank/}}{{Cite web|date=17 November 2020|title=Building areas - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023081052/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f|archive-date=23 October 2020|access-date=17 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=Queensland Government}}
Amenities
Millbank has quite a range of small restaurants and businesses, as well as some larger franchises. Smaller businesses are generally located in the centre of the suburb and include a fish and chip shop and Thai restaurant. Larger services are located along Takalvan Street.
There are a number of parks in the locality, including:
- Alexandra Park ({{coord|-24.8678|152.3318|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Alexandra Park}}){{Cite web|date=20 November 2020|title=Land for public recreation - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211519/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|archive-date=22 November 2020|access-date=22 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=Queensland Government}}
- Avoca Street Park ({{coord|-24.8775|152.3166|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Avoca Street Park}})
References
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External links
{{commons category|Millbank, Queensland}}
- {{cite web|title=Bundaberg suburbs|url=http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/bundaberg-suburbs|work=Queensland Places|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland}}
{{Bundaberg Region}}