Arriga, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arriga Queensland
Tableland Sugar Mill, 2016
Arriga Location in Queensland
Population	1,323 (2021 census)
• Density	6.432/km2 (16.66/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4880
Area	205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	17.2 km (11 mi) W of Mareeba 79.4 km (49 mi) W of Cairns 1,751 km (1,088 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)	Cook Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Arriga: Thornborough Glen Russell Paddys Green Mutchilba Arriga Chewko Mutchilba Tolga Walkamin

Arriga is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Shire of Mareeba. Arriga is famous for having Queensland's biggest wind farm. In 2021, about 1,323 people lived here.

Geography of Arriga

Arriga is located in a hilly area. The famous Great Dividing Range passes through its southern and eastern parts. You'll find two mountains here:

• Mount White, which is 764 meters tall.
• Walsh Bluff, which is 907 meters tall.

A main road, the Mareeba Dimbula Road, runs through Arriga. It connects the area to places like Paddys Green and Mutchilba.

History of Arriga

Arriga has some interesting history, especially with its industries.

Tableland Sugar Mill

The Tableland Sugar Mill started working on June 28, 1998. This was a big deal because it was the first new sugar mill built in Queensland in 75 years! It was very modern for its time, using lots of automation. This made it efficient and good for the environment.

Mount Emerald Wind Farm

The Mount Emerald Wind Farm began making electricity in August 2019. This huge wind farm has 53 wind turbines. It uses the power of the wind to create clean energy for homes and businesses.

People Living in Arriga

The number of people living in Arriga has grown over the years:

• In 2011, there were 702 people.
• In 2016, the population grew to 1,079 people.
• By 2021, Arriga had a population of 1,323 people.

What Arriga Does

Arriga is an important place for a few big businesses.

Sugar Production

The Tableland Sugar Mill is located in Arriga. This mill processes sugar cane, turning it into sugar that can be used in many products.

Wind Energy

The Mount Emerald Wind Farm is in the southern part of Arriga. It's built on the Great Dividing Range. This farm is a major source of renewable energy for Queensland.

Other Facilities

Arriga is also home to the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. This is a large facility located on Chettle Road.

Schools Near Arriga

There are no schools directly in Arriga. Children living here usually go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, the closest options are Mutchilba State School in Mutchilba or Mareeba State School in Mareeba.
• For high school, students attend Mareeba State High School in Mareeba.