Aratula, Queensland
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| Aratula Queensland |
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 St Stephen's Anglican church at Aratula |
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| Population: | 386[1] |
| Postcode: | 4309 |
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| LGA: | Scenic Rim Region |
| State District: | Beaudesert |
| Federal Division: | Blair |
Aratula is a small town in South East Queensland, approximately 60 kilometres southwest of Ipswich, just east of Cunninghams Gap. Warril Creek passes very close to the town. At the 2006 census, Aratula had a population of 386.[1]
Local attractions include nearby Moogerah Peaks National Park, Main Range National Park, Lake Moogerah and ballooning.
Aratula is a common rest-stop for travellers coming eastward across the Great Dividing Range. There is a caravan park and a hotel just off the highway.
Aratula State Primary School est. 1918 was originally named Carters Gate, as was the entire area.
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- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Aratula (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL301480&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
Coordinates: 27°58′53″S 152°32′54″E / 27.981381°S 152.548457°E
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