Cambroon, Queensland facts for kids
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Cambroon, 2019
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 Cambroon
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 211 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5.627/km2 (14.57/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4552 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Glass House | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Cambroon is a small country area, also called a 'locality', in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 211 people lived there.
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Exploring Cambroon's Location
Cambroon is right next to the beautiful Mary River. You can find it along the Maleny-Kenilworth Road. It's about 98 kilometers away from Brisbane, a big city in Queensland.
A Look Back: Cambroon's History
Cambroon got its name from a large farming area, or 'pastoral run', that was set up in 1855. A person named J. D. MacTaggart started this run. People believe the name "Cambroon" came from an Aboriginal leader who lived there a long time ago.
How Cambroon Became Farms
In 1887, a big piece of land, about 16,000 acres, was taken from the Cambroon pastoral run. This land was then divided into smaller farms. These farms were offered to people who wanted to settle there starting on April 17, 1887.
The Story of Cambroon School
People living in Cambroon started asking for a school in 1919. Finally, the Cambroon Provisional School opened its doors on February 5, 1923. It later became the Cambroon State School on December 1, 1924.
However, the school closed in May 1944. It was located on a 5-acre site at 1038 Eastern Mary River Road. A few years later, in 1949, the school building was moved and rebuilt at Wamuran State School.
Who Lives in Cambroon?
Let's look at the people who call Cambroon home.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2011, about 373 people lived in Cambroon.
- By 2016, the population was 219 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, Cambroon had a population of 211 people.
This means the number of people living in Cambroon has changed over the years.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Almost everyone living in Cambroon speaks English. This is the main language used in the area.
Learning in and Around Cambroon
There are no schools directly in Cambroon today. However, students can go to schools in nearby towns.
Primary Schools Nearby
- For younger students, Kenilworth State Community College is in the neighboring town of Kenilworth.
- Another option is Conondale State School in Conondale, which is also nearby.
Secondary Schools Nearby
- Older students can attend Mary Valley State College in Imbil, which teaches up to Year 10.
- For students up to Year 12, Maleny State High School in Maleny is another choice.
