Wulkuraka, Queensland
| Wulkuraka Ipswich, Queensland |
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| Population: | 651 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 4305 | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Electoral district of Ipswich West | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Blair | ||||||||||||
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Wulkuraka is a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
The origin of the suburb name is from an Aboriginal word meaning either red flowering gum tree or plenty of kookaburras. [2]
[edit] Transport
Wulkuraka Railway Station provides Citytrain commuter rail services to Rosewood, Ipswich and Brisbane via Ipswich.
Wulkuraka is located approximately 1 hours drive to Brisbane. It is located near Royal Australian Air Force Base, Amberley. It is in close vicinity of shops and services, however is undeveloped and located on the outer suburbs of Ipswich. Wulkuraka is a peaceful suburb with large bushland topography.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wulkuraka (Ipswich City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC38017&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ Place name details
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Coordinates: 27°37′S 152°44′E / 27.617°S 152.733°E
Walkuraka is close to Brassall and Karrabin. These suburbs are all within the vicinity of Ipswich Shire. Bus Services run between the suburbs stopping in all major streets.
