Bauple, Queensland facts for kids
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 Bauple
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| Population | 745 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.085/km2 (23.53/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4650 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 82.0 km2 (31.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Bauple (pronounced BOP-əl) is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Fraser Coast Region. In 2021, about 745 people lived there.
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Exploring Bauple's Landscape
Bauple is mostly flat land, perfect for farming. It sits about 50 meters above sea level. But it also has some cool mountains!
- Grassy Mountain is in the south, standing about 270 meters tall.
- Guyra Mountain is in the west, reaching about 457 meters high.
- Mount Bauple is also in the west, the tallest at about 489 meters.
The main town is right in the middle of the area. The Bruce Highway passes through Bauple, but it goes around the town. You can get to the town using Bauple Drive, which used to be the main highway.
Sugarcane is the most important crop grown here.
Bauple's Past: A Look Back in Time
The town was first called Raby. But on November 20, 1896, its name changed to Bauple, after Mount Bauple. The name Bauple comes from an Aboriginal word, baupval. It means a frilled lizard in the Kabi language. In the Dreamtime stories, the spirit of the lizard protected a special place on the mountain where stone axes were found.
In 1858, special nuts were found in Bauple. People here call them Bauple nuts or Queensland nuts. But around the world, they are known as macadamia nuts.
Schools in Bauple's History
Mount Bauple Provisional School opened on February 7, 1887. It later became Mount Bopple State School. It closed in 1928, reopened in 1931, and then closed for good in 1933.
Raby State School opened on July 8, 1901, with 58 students. It was renamed Bauple State School on May 16, 1935. This school is still open today!
Rossendale State School opened in 1919 and closed in 1962. Ironbark Ridge State School opened in 1939. It even had to close for a bit in 1940 because of a measles outbreak! It closed permanently in 1960.
The Sugar Mill Story
The Mount Bauple sugar mill started in 1896. It was the biggest sugar mill in the area. There were special tramways to bring the harvested sugarcane to the mill. In 1907, a tramway connected the mill to the Gundiah railway station. The mill closed in 1951. After that, the sugarcane was sent to other mills in Nambour and Maryborough.
Community Buildings and Churches
The Bauple Brass Band opened the Bauple Band Hall on November 7, 1925.
St Mark's Anglican Church was opened in 1926 but closed around 1979.
A Catholic church was officially opened in Bauple on March 11, 1928. It was a beautiful wooden church built in the Gothic style. It could seat 100 people. This building later became the Lighthouse Christian Church.
Bauple Uniting Church was opened on August 27, 1996.
Who Lives in Bauple?
The number of people living in Bauple has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2011, there were 732 people.
- In 2016, there were 644 people.
- In 2021, the population grew to 745 people.
Learning in Bauple
Bauple State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 44 Forestry Road. In 2018, the school had 36 students.
There isn't a high school in Bauple. Older students usually go to high schools in nearby towns like Maryborough or Gympie.
Places to Visit and Things to Do
- Bauple Uniting Church is on Main Street.
- Lighthouse Christian Church is also on Main Street. This building used to be the Catholic church.
- Bauple Recreation Reserve is a great place for sports and fun. It has sports fields, a playground, and a stage for shows.
- Brian Talman Park on Darwin Road has places for barbecues and picnics.
- The Bauple Rural Fire Station helps keep the community safe.
- The Bauple Band Hall is a historic building where the local band used to play.
Bauple's Attractions
The Mount Bauple Museum is run by the Mount Bauple and District Historical Society. You can see cool things there, like a crocodile skin from a crocodile found in the Mary River in 1964! The museum also has a restored old locomotive, like the ones used at the sugar mill long ago.
There's also a special heritage trail you can follow through the town. It takes you past 24 historic spots.
Fun Events in Bauple
- The Bauple Nut Bash is a yearly event held at the Bauple Recreation Grounds. It's a celebration of the famous Bauple nuts!
- The Bauple Band Hall Markets happen on the fourth Saturday of every month. You can find them at the Band Hall and on the green area nearby.
Famous People from Bauple
- Charles Trussell was a brass band composer who came from Bauple.
