Burnside, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burnside Nambour, Queensland
View from Dulong Lookout across Burnside towards the Coral Sea, 2018
Burnside Location in Queensland
Population	3,104 (2021 census)
• Density	647/km2 (1,680/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4560
Area	4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.7 km (1 mi) SW of Nambour 17.1 km (11 mi) W of Maroochydore 31.5 km (20 mi) NW of Caloundra 107 km (66 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Burnside: Kureelpa Highworth Nambour Perwillowen Burnside Nambour Perwillowen Perwillowen Coes Creek

Burnside is a friendly neighborhood located near the town of Nambour in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the beautiful Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 3,104 people called Burnside home.

A Look Back: Burnside's History

How Burnside Got Its Name

Burnside has an interesting past! In 1881, an Irish couple named Patrick and Mary King bought a large piece of land. They named their property Burnside. This name comes from a Gaelic word, burn, which means creek. Their land was right next to Whalley Creek.

Later, in 1918, the whole area, which used to be called Running Creek, was officially renamed Burnside.

Schools and Colleges Open

Over the years, several important schools opened in Burnside:

• Nambour Special School welcomed its first students on January 24, 1977.
• Burnside State School opened its doors on January 23, 1978.
• Burnside State High School started teaching students on January 30, 1979.
• St Joseph's Catholic High School moved to Burnside in 1979. It was later renamed St John's College in 1985.

In 1980, leaders decided to build a TAFE campus in Burnside. Construction began the very next year, in 1981.

Who Lives in Burnside?

In 2021, the population of Burnside was 3,104 people. About 48.2% of residents are male and 51.8% are female. The average age of people living in Burnside is 38 years old.

Learning in Burnside

Burnside is home to several schools and a college, offering education for all ages.

Burnside State School

Burnside State School is a government primary school for students from Early Childhood to Year 6. It's located at 51 Blaxland Road. In 2022, the school had 376 students and 34 teachers.

Nambour Special School

Nambour Special School helps students from Prep to Year 12 who need special education. It's located at 70 Windsor Road. In 2022, 141 students attended this school, supported by 46 teachers.

Burnside State High School

Burnside State High School is a government secondary school for students in Years 7 to 12. You can find it on Blaxland Road. In 2022, there were 827 students and 88 teachers at the high school.

St John's College

St John's College is a Catholic secondary school for students in Years 7 to 12. It's located on Perwillowen Road. In 2022, 847 students were enrolled, with 67 teachers helping them learn.

TAFE Campus

The TAFE campus in Burnside is one of the largest for the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE. It offers many different courses. These include childcare, community work, construction, music, and graphic design.

Places to Visit in Burnside

Community Services

The Australia Post Business Hub for the Nambour area is located right here in Burnside. It's where many postal services are handled.

Places of Worship

Burnside has several churches for different Christian groups. These include:

• Nambour Gospel Chapel
• Flame Tree Church (Baptist)
• Nambour Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Nambour Presbyterian Church
• Nambour Wesleyan Methodist Church

Retirement Community

Sundale Rotary Retirement Community is a special place for seniors. It has 80 units and offers many support services and fun activities for its residents.

Burnside's Attractions

Dulong Lookout

Dulong Lookout is a fantastic spot on Dulong Road, on the western side of Burnside. From here, you can see amazing views! You can look out over Burnside, Nambour, and even see the sparkling Coral Sea in the distance.