Currajong, Queensland
| Currajong Townsville, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Currajong | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19°16′37″S 146°46′40″E / 19.2769°S 146.7777°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,548 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,213/km2 (3,140/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4812 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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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]
History
The name Currajong is believed to be derived from the name of a residence in Stagpole Street, West End, owned by Edward Hunt. In about 1888 Hunt planted currajong trees in the grounds.[2][3]
Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954.[4]
The Marian School opened in 1988.
Currajong had a population of 2,628 in 2011 census.[5] In the 2016 census, Currajong had a population of 2,548 people.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Currajong (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Currajong – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 44590)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Currajong". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Currajong (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
External links
- "Currajong". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
