Bungalow, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bungalow Cairns, Queensland
Mulgrave Road near intersection with Buchan Street looking south-west with Bungalow to the left, 2006
Bungalow Location in Queensland
Population	2,358 (2021 census)
• Density	1,072/km2 (2,780/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4870
Area	2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.8 km (2 mi) SW of Cairns CBD 1,685 km (1,047 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Cairns
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Suburbs around Bungalow: Westcourt Westcourt Parramatta Park Mooroobool Bungalow Portsmith Earlville Woree Portsmith

Bungalow is a suburb located close to the centre of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Cairns Region. In 2021, about 2,358 people lived in Bungalow.

Exploring Bungalow's Location

Bungalow is surrounded by important roads. Mulgrave Road is to the north, which is a main road connecting different parts of Cairns. Hartley Street forms the southern border. This suburb has a mix of homes and businesses. You won't find large parks or public green spaces here.

A Look at Bungalow's History

Bungalow is on the traditional lands of the Yidinji Aboriginal people.

The name "Bungalow" comes from a house called "The Bungalow." This was the home of Joseph Campbell, who was a church leader and also worked in farming.

The German Club Cairns

The Cairns Germania Club started on July 4, 1971. It was created for people who spoke German. It began with just nine members. Over time, the club grew and even started folk dancing activities.

In 1980, the club bought an old church building on Winkworth Street to use as their clubhouse. In 1991, they changed their name to the German-Austrian-Swiss Association. This was to include more German-speaking members from different countries. Later, they simply became known as the German Club Cairns.

Bungalow Railway Station

There used to be a railway station in Bungalow on Spence Street. It was part of the North Coast railway line. However, the railway tracks have been moved, and the station is no longer there.

Who Lives in Bungalow?

In 2016, the population of Bungalow was 2,159 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Bungalow had grown to 2,358.

Schools Near Bungalow

Bungalow itself does not have any schools. Students usually go to schools in nearby suburbs.

• The closest government primary schools are Parramatta State School in Parramatta Park and Balaclava State School in Mooroobool.
• The nearest government high school is Trinity Bay State High School in Manunda.

Places to Visit in Bungalow

Showground Shopping Centre

You can find the Showground Shopping Centre on Mulgrave Road. It got its name because it's close to the Cairns Showground, which is in the next suburb, Parramatta Park.

German Club Cairns

The German Club Cairns is located on Winkworth Street. It's a place where people can enjoy German culture and activities.