Homebush, Queensland

Homebush is a rural locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2]

Homebush
Queensland
Homebush
Coordinates21°16′17″S 149°02′51″E
Population277 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4740
Location
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Localities around Homebush:
Victoria Plains Palmyra Palmyra
Eton Homebush Sandiford
Oakenden Oakenden Balberra

History
Homebush Sugar Mill, circa 1895

The name Homebush is taken from the name of a pastoral run name used by John Walker in 1866.[2]

Homebush Post Office opened on 5 December 1883 and closed in 1976.[3]

The Homebush Sugar Mill opened in 1883 and closed in 1922.[4]

In the 2011 census, Homebush had a population of 277 people.[1]

Heritage listings

Homebush has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Amenities

The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at Homebush Road near the school.[6][7]

Education

Homebush State School opened on 24 June 1889.[8] In 2014, Homebush State School celebrated its 125th anniversary.[9] Homebush is a coeducational school, catering to years Prep through grade 6. At 2016, enrollment was 59.[10]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Homebush". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  2. "Homebush (entry 46797)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. "Homebush Sugar Mill, 1883-1922". www.mackayhistory.org. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  5. "Homebush Mission Hall (entry 601705)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  6. "Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours". Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  7. "Mobile Library Timetable 2017" (PDF). Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  8. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  9. "Queensland school anniversaries (2014)". Education Queensland. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  10. "Homebush State School Annual Report 2016" (PDF). Education Queensland. 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

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