Currajong, Queensland

Currajong is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Currajong had a population of 2,548 people.[1]

Currajong
Townsville, Queensland
View of Warrina Park from Hammett Street
Currajong
Coordinates19.2769°S 146.7777°E / -19.2769; 146.7777
Population2,548 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,213/km2 (3,140/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4812
Area2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)City of Townsville
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Herbert
Suburbs around Currajong:
Garbutt Garbutt West End
Vincent Currajong Pimlico
Gulliver Gulliver Gulliver

History

Currajong is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.[3] The name Currajong is believed to be derived from the name of the residence Currajong in Stagpole Street, West End, owned by Edward Hunt. In about 1888 Hunt planted currajong trees in the grounds.[2][4]

Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954.[5]

The Marian School opened in 1988.

Currajong had a population of 2,628 in 2011 census.[6] In the 2016 census, Currajong had a population of 2,548 people.[1]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Currajong (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Currajong – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 44590)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. "Traditional Landowners - History and Heritage". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. "Currajong". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  5. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Currajong (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  • "Currajong". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
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