Allenstown, Queensland

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 , Allenstown had a population of 2,790 people.
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. 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 , Allenstown had a population of 2,721.
In the 2011 census, Allenstown had a population of 2,911 people.
Heritage listings.
Allenstown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Education.
Allenstown State School opened on 16 July 1887. The school celebrated its centenary in 1977.
Big Bulls.
Allenstown is home to three of the seven Big Bulls statues that decorate Rockhampton, which regards itself as the Beef Capital of Australia. The three bull statues are located along the Bruce Highway (also known as Gladstone Road) and depict three important cattle varieties raised in the area: Santa Gertrudis, Romagnola, and Braford. The Big Bulls are listed as one of Australia's big things.
The theft of the testicles from the bulls is a common prank and they frequently have to be replaced. Some residents also feel that the bull statues over-emphasise one aspect of the city and should be relocated to less prominent locations. However, there is strong public support for the retention of the bulls.